Scott McTominay is proving Steve McClaren right at Manchester United

After two gritty away wins, confidence is growing at Manchester United, but this weekend they are set for their toughest test of the season so far when Arsenal make the trip to Old Trafford.

There has been something refreshing about the nature of United's back-to-back away victories, namely that they are grinding out results through sheer grit and determination, something they didn't manage at all last season.

A key part of this recent run has been an emphasis on the collective rather than the individual, with Erik ten Hag eager to instil a sense of unity into a side that is better known for being disjointed rather than United.

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This was summed up with his selection at Leicester. Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire again started on the bench in favour of more effective options ahead of them, while the temptation to start Casemiro was also avoided, though he will likely be needed from the off on Sunday afternoon.

United need their best line-up to face the best side in the Premier League so far this season, and that means that Scott McTominay could be the unfortunate player to miss out, despite a recent resurgence.

Mere mention of the Scotland international can be enough for some to roll their eyes, but there can be no ignoring the quality of his recent performances for Ten Hag's side.

McTominay, 25, was the unsung hero of the Leicester win on Thursday night with a commanding and combative showing, excelling both in and out of possession.

The United academy graduate excelled at doing the dirty work of breaking up play with his tackling and interceptions and showed another side to his game with an impressive passing range that was crucial to their approach on