Ian Wright, like every Manchester United supporter, was thoroughly impressed with Kobbie Mainoo’s performance on Saturday afternoon.

The midfielder deservedly retained his spot in the XI for the fourth consecutive game under Michael Carrick; throughout the first half of the campaign when Ruben Amorim was at the reins, he didn’t make a single Premier League start.

Mainoo flourishing in Carrick’s revitalised side(Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Carrick was keen to correct matters as soon as he got in the dugout, though, and it’s safe to say his trust was instantly paid off by the youngster.

For the wins over the top two in the league, Arsenal and Manchester City, Mainoo covered the most distance of any player on the pitch across both sides, while he also assisted in the 3-2 triumph at the Emirates.

He did the same against Tottenham Hotspur two days ago when he set up Bryan Mbeumo for the opener via a well-worked corner routine from United.

Yet, it wasn’t just his goal contribution that caught viewers’ eyes. As per Fotmob, the Carrington graduate recorded 10 final-third passes, two dribbles, one accurate cross and three touches in Spurs’ box.

In defence, he made two tackles, one clearance, one headed clearance and four recoveries, while winning six ground duels and two aerial duels.

What the pundits had to say about Mainoo vs Spurs(Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Owen Hargreaves claimed post-match that he had never seen Mainoo play a bad game for United, adding that he plys his trade as if he’s having a kick around with his mates.

Wright proceeded to say of the 20-year-old (via UtdDistrict): “Kobbie Mainoo really ran the game. It’s the kind of performance you’d expect from a Man Utd side that has these players in and around them.

“Michael Carrick’s come in and given them the belief, the formation that they’re comfortable in and, with the quality players they’ve got, you will get the results.”