It wasn’t Alejandro Garnacho who stunned me with the performance of a Manchester United player against Everton.

Sunday afternoon found Manchester United in Premier League action against Everton.

Wayne Rooney vs Man City, Cristiano Ronaldo vs Juventus, and Alejandro Garnacho vs Everton. A ‘Goal From Heaven’ was delivered to Manchester United in lieu of a ‘Welcome to Hell,’ which was precisely what the bear pit ambiance at Goodison Park demanded to subside.

It is unsurprising that Garnacho has consistently been regarded as one of the most captivating players to emerge from the club’s renowned academy and a potential generational talent.

Throughout his promising career, he will aspire to accomplish considerably more than he has thus far accomplished, but what transpired in the second minute of Sunday’s match at Goodison Park will eternally remain in his memory.

However, the Argentine adolescent is not the only United youth who has been identified as having a promising future at the club. One could argue that Kobbie Mainoo is even more thrilling, if that makes even a point.

On Sunday afternoon, he was given his inaugural Premier League start for the monumental voyage to Everton, and his composed and well-rounded performance at the base of the United midfield caught the eye.

Had it not been for a regrettable injury sustained in the preseason, Mainoo would have made his complete league debut much sooner; Erik ten Hag’s confidence in the youngster was more than justified after observing his mature performance.

On Sunday afternoon, the Stockport-born prodigy displayed an abundance of both his formidable physical attributes and extraordinary technical prowess, qualities that have frequently been likened to those of Paul Pogba.

Mainoo continued from where he left off after his outstanding performances during the summer, frequently advancing to retrieve the ball from Andre Onana when United attempted to play out from the back and displaying remarkable composure in possession.

The adolescent seldom exhibited signs of distress when confronted with one of the most formidable midfields in the Premier League. It also conveyed considerable faith that his colleagues had in his judgment to pass to him in critical situations.

The captivating aspect of this gifted adolescent lies not only in his formidable prowess while handling the ball, but also in his acute cognizance of its significance. His astute assessment of the game when he rushed back to deflect a certain goal off the line was arguably his finest moment.

Mainoo was invariably the driving force behind everything United accomplished well, be it transition play, their finest defensive work, or even the buildup to the few opportunities they had to score a goal.

He exhibited not only unrestricted movement in the midfield but also demonstrated tactical discipline, justifying the confidence his colleagues and coaches placed in him.

Despite the exceptional performance, expectations must be moderated; however, it is indisputable that Mainoo warrants further opportunities in the near future in order to achieve his utmost capabilities.

Garnacho scored one of the most magnificent goals in history, but Mainoo continued to shine just as brilliantly.