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4) Lingard grabs his chance

Lingard grabbed his chance with both hands

With the influx of superstar attackers like Ibrahimovic and Mkhitaryan, there have been valid concerns on the futures of youth players, Lingard and Rashford. However, Lingard was given a start ahead of the Armenian import, Mkhitaryan, and boy, did he make use of his opportunity.

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His goal was a brilliant solo effort, waving through a maze of blue bodies. United fans, accustomed to Lingard’s wastefulness would have waited with heart in mouth. Schmeichel did get a hand to the ball, but couldn’t stop it.

Lingard has made sure Mourinho cannot ignore him from here onwards. Coupled with Rashford’s performance in pre-season, United’s young forwards have been staking valid claims for themselves. It remains to be seen, how Mourinho handles his team selection.

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