Fans rave about Kobbie Mainoo after first Premier League start

Mainoo was hailed as 'incredible'

The 18-year-old was thrusted straight into action following his return from injury.

His only previous experience in the Premier League was when he came on as a late substitute in a win against Leicester City back in February.

Mainoo made a vital goal-line clearance to keep United 1-0 up going into half time and was praised by Gary Neville and Roy Keane.

"There's an 18-year-old out there who looks more composed than anyone," Neville said during co-commentary duty for Sky Sports.

"Mainoo has been Manchester United's best player by a street. A brilliant, brilliant Premier League debut from him."

Roy Keane added: "We don't want to get too carried away but I'm sure we will.

"He looked like he always had time on the ball today, his decision-making, in terms of when to go long when to go short, in terms of off the ball as well. What an all-round performance.

"Good luck to the kid. He was outstanding. It's a great start for him. Let's hope he stays injury-free and gets a run of games for Man Utd because he looked a Man Utd type of player.

"Nice and brave, lots of courage. I loved watching him."

Fans were also equally as impressed, with one user saying: "He looks like a baller.

Another said: "Exactly the player we've been crying out for,can receive the ball on the turn and carry it,composer, and pace."

A fourth added: Kobbie Mainoo is the real deal."

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