Manchester United's £100,000 bargain has given them a priceless solution
We've all heard it. Not only the most iconic commentary in Manchester United history, but right up there with the most famous phrases in the entire history of the sport.
"Can Manchester United score? They always score." Perhaps that will finally become the belief at Old Trafford once again after their spirited comeback performance against Aston Villa last night.
It had been seven hours since United last scored in any competition and 11 since anyone other than Scott McTominay was the one celebrating. Things were so bad that Jadon Sancho headed into the match as the last United forward to net a home goal in the Premier League.
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United have thrown a lot of money at trying to solve that scoring dilemma, but in the end, it could be a £100,000 compensation fee paid to Atletico Madrid that finally manages to help them do it.
Alejandro Garnacho was not only the scoring sensation last night; he was the creative talent that brought others into the game as well. Whenever he got on the ball, he made something happen and it is a credit to his mentality that even when United's confidence waned, his remained as high as ever.
"Not arrogant, just better" is another of those famous phrases associated with United. It is personified by the Argentine ace, who has brought United hope when they have needed it the most this week.
Garnacho has made the left wing his own in recent matches, but it was from the right where he did his damage last night. He is the only forward worthy of a starting role in his current form and although he'd rather play on the left, it could be the other flank where he takes his