THE FUSE

During the 3-1 win, the captain delivered a complete midfield performance that underpinned United's dominance. Beyond his two assists, he registered six key passes and created two big chances, maintaining an impressive 87% passing accuracy. His involvement was not limited to the final third, as he recorded 71 touches and recovered the ball six times, showcasing his defensive commitment. Despite not scoring himself, his expected assists (xA) of 0.37 and his constant progressive carries kept the visitors under relentless pressure throughout the 90 minutes.