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#3 Fred
The lack of quality in the United midfield has been evident this season. Arguably, Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay are the only two capable midfielders in the United ranks, but another player who has been improving with leaps and bounds has been Fred. The Brazilian’s resurgence before the International break was halted after he was paired with Andreas Pereira for the last few games. With McTominay returning to the team against Tottenham, Fred was back on song again.
The Brazilian was busy as a bee, covering up the midfield well and building on his understanding with his Scottish midfield partner. Fred provided protection to his backline and looked comfortable in possession. His quick thinking enabled United to play at a higher tempo for the entire game and he was industrious as usual in the middle of the park. He closed down the opposition, ensured that Tottenham never got a grip in the midfield and never stopped running. Fred was crucial after United took the lead in the second half and he helped his team protect their slender lead to sum up a memorable night at Old Trafford.
