“McTominay, today he looked like Maradona in midfield,” former Premier League player Jamie O’Hara joked on the talkSPORT channel following the Scottish striker’s outstanding performance in the exciting early-morning December 7 Manchester United vs. Chelsea encounter.

After giving Manchester United the lead against Chelsea, McTominay celebrates (Photo: AP).

After multiple humiliating losses in various competitions, Coach Ten Hag was somewhat relieved when Man Utd upset the Blues 2-1 courtesy to two goals from McTominay.

Even though Bruno Fernandes missed the opening goal above the penalty spot, Scott McTominay performed admirably at the crucial moment as the “Red Devils” forwards knotted the score with 28 shots on goalkeeper Sanchez.

In the 19th minute, the Scottish midfielder gave Manchester United their first goal with a quick rebound after goalie Sanchez had already blocked Harry Maguire’s earlier attempt.

McTominay demonstrated his awareness of the scoring opportunity in the second goal by heading the ball past goalkeeper Robert Sanchez after Garnacho passed the ball to him on the left wing.

McTominay helped Man Utd defeat Chelsea with his second goal in the 69th minute of the match (Photo: Getty).

“He did it again! When in the penalty area, he is even colder than Jack Frost (a character in English folk tales, the embodiment of frost, ice and snow) in an ice bath”, channel host Mark Goldbridge expressed.talkSPORT

“He has a very important role. I admire him”, coach Ten Hag also praised his student on the channel Amazon after the victory.

“He has an important role in winning the ball back, defending and pressuring opponents, and when in control of the ball he is also very good at creating a difference. He has done that many times, very smart in choosing a position to score”, coach Ten Hag praised McTominay.

In response to a question from a different reporter regarding McTominay’s superior goal-scoring ability compared to other Manchester United strikers, head coach Ten Hag said, “He has the ability to run and choose positions.” He has a good sense of smell and finishes well.

For him to play at his best, our team must perform well. The Dutch strategist affirms, “This will allow him to move into areas around a striker and make runs.”

Manchester United, who is now only three points behind Man City in the top four, rose one spot to sixth in the Premier League rankings following their victory over Chelsea.