Kobbie Mainoo still got the plaudits and managed to dominate the headlines, despite not participating in the final 40 minutes of Manchester United's epic win over Liverpool.
Amad got a slice of the glory, of course, for his winner deep into extra-time and there was deserved praise for the likes of Marcus Rashford, Scott McTominay and Antony, the other goalscorers.
But Mainoo is the one player who unites the crowd, not just among United fans, but opposition supporters, pundits and journalists alike.
Everyone agrees he is the real deal. The fact his removal by Erik ten Hag, on the 80-minute mark against Liverpool, caused so much consternation among United fans at the time is a mark of his stature in this squad.
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