3 key reasons behind Manchester United’s recent resurgence 

#1. Fred-McTominay in midfield

Fred and Scott McTominay

Maguire has been stellar in defense, Rashford has been outstanding in attack. However, the secret to Manchester United's recent resurgence has been the midfield pairing of Scott McTominay and Fred. The two of them are very different players, but they have complemented each other brilliantly so far. The Brazilian and the Scotsman have successfully managed to nullify Paul Pogba's absence from the first team; indeed, if the last couple of games are any indication, the Frenchman might finally have some competition for his place in the team.

McTominay is the brawn in this excellent partnership, but the youngster also brings a unique drive in the middle of the park. He is always ready for a battle on the pitch and wears his heart on his sleeves. Despite his huge frame, McTominay is very mobile on the field and fits perfectly into Solskjaer's fast and fluid system. Like Solskjaer recently admitted, the Scotsman is undroppable at the moment and he is undoubtedly United's best player this season.

Fred started as the second fiddle in this midfield pairing, but the Brazilian has recently come out on his own. He matches McTominay's tenacity in the middle and works extremely hard to cover up the ground around the park. The Brazilian is relentless in his pursuit of the ball and thrives in the urgency that is the backbone of Solskjaer's counter-attacking tactics. His passing and understanding of the game have massively improved in the last few weeks. The way he helped United win the midfield battle against City and Tottenham should give United fans a lot of hope.