Manchester United's supporters waxed lyrical about youngster Alejandro Garnacho after he stepped off the bench to grab two assists in their 4-2 Carabao Cup third round win over Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Thursday evening.
Following a flat and forgettable first half, which saw the two sides go back into their respective dressing rooms at half-time with the scores level at 0-0, the game exploded after the restart. Villa twice took the lead either side of an Anthony Martial equaliser before Marcus Rashford bagged his eighth goal of the season to make it 2-2.
United, though, were 2-1 down when Garnacho stepped off the bench, and it was his entrance that played a key role in helping them turn the game on its head. He provided the assist for Bruno Fernandes to put the Reds 3-2 in front, pouncing on some slack Villa defending, before sending over a stunning cross for Scott McTominay to prod the ball home for the fourth in stoppage time.
It was an exquisite pass from the youngster, who had started the last two matches ahead of the visit of Unai Emery's side. The 18-year-old was fearless when running at the Villa defence and further highlighted why so many supporters are excited about his potential.
Unsurprisingly, his cameo earned rave reviews from United's supporters following the full-time whistle. Below, MEN Sport has taken a close look at what they had to say on social media, with his cross for McTominay earning plenty of praise.
Valycole
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oh then where is your amad? why is he playing with Sunderland. Last time when he played you guys where saying the same thing. Man United they only destroy the career of young players. How good was sancho and what have this joke club have done to him.
I know , man utd destroys young talents alot, but I do believe ten hag will give these kids their chances
Deepak228
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why??? no way!
oh then where is your amad? why is he playing with Sunderland. Last time when he played you guys where saying the same thing. Man United they only destroy the career of young players. How good was sancho and what have this joke club have done to him.
Miockmnt
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where are you last Sunday? 🤫🤭🤪
Pemabkosy
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now let go and get green wood and see how united would be great with Garnacho, Antony and mason in front
Valycole
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don't worry next year they all will be playing in championship
why??? no way!
Vezonic22
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🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦
Ah mehn, today da bad day for you? 🙄
Deepak228
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play , Garnacho pellistri and Iqbal and u will see positive results
don't worry next year they all will be playing in championship
Real_HEAVEN1
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ANOTHER 100M SIGNING
Valycole
1
Sancho u lost your position now
Sancho is a good player but just cuz of the hype , he will loose his wing cuz he is being sloppy and not consistent
Fisablrs
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He's an phenomenal player who needs some playing time with the first time and it is paying off. There's more to come from him and I can't wait to watch him blow into a world class player like his hero CR
🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦
Valycole
6
play , Garnacho pellistri and Iqbal and u will see positive results
Suabklopsy
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This guy is a gem
Vicsammy
4
What a pity for Sancho and if Gakpo is sign again in January then he is more in trouble
Vezonic22
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He's an phenomenal player who needs some playing time with the first time and it is paying off. There's more to come from him and I can't wait to watch him blow into a world class player like his hero CR
Mekabdlmos
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he lost his respect(Sancho)
Jent01
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Sancho u lost your position now