Kobbie Mainoo: United star outperformed all his team-mates in one key stat vs Tottenham

Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo outperformed his teammates in key stat vs Tottenham

After a disappointing weekend for Manchester United, it became clear that their star player Kobbie Mainoo stood out from his teammates in one crucial aspect of their match against 10-man Tottenham Hotspur. United had hoped to rebound after the international break, but the Red Devils remain struggling to gain momentum. Despite taking the lead at halftime, they failed to capitalize on their numerical advantage, with Tottenham equalizing in the dying seconds of second-half injury time.

Sky Sports reported that United's players covered five kilometers fewer than their opponents during the 1-1 draw. Mainoo, who played the full 90 minutes, covered an impressive 11.3 km, surpassing his teammates Bruno Fernandes and Bryan Mbeumo, who also played the entire match and ran 11.1 km each. However, none of United's players matched Tottenham's top three scorers - Dominic Solanke (12.3 km), Sandro Tonali (11.8 km), and Archie Gray (11.6 km).

Luke Shaw and Matheus Cunha rounded out the top five for United, ranking 9th and 10th respectively among all players from both teams. New signing Carlos Baleba made his debut on Saturday and impressed, covering 4.3 km during his cameo appearance. His return to full fitness could be a game-changer for Mainoo, who has shown promise this season but has yet to reach his full potential.

Mainoo started 16 of United's 17 games under previous manager Ruben Amorim before being replaced by Michael Carrick in January. The 21-year-old's strong performances under Carrick helped United secure third place in the Premier League last season. With United spending over £150 million this summer on new arrivals like Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans, and Baleba, their new manager could be hoping that Baleba's return to action and Mainoo's performance can breathe new life into their season.