How Kobbie Mainoo delivered overdue solution to Manchester United dilemma

There was one overwhelming talking point from Manchester United's clash against Everton over the weekend, and that was Alejandro Garnacho's wonder strike after just two minutes of action. The Reds starlet scored an outrageous overhead kick to give his team the lead, with many supporters comparing his effort to Wayne Rooney's against Manchester City in 2011.

Garnacho made the headlines for his truly spectacular goal, but he wasn't the only teenager to make a name for himself at Goodison Park. In fact, the performance showcased by Kobbie Mainoo has been talked about just as much since the 3-0 victory over Sean Dyche's men.

Still just 18 years old, Erik ten Hag took a gamble by presenting the youngster with a start at one of the most hostile venues in the country. Everton's stadium is known to be intense and loud, and it is worth noting that this was their first game since receiving a 10-point deduction from the Premier League.

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Thousands of Blues supporters lined the streets before the bout, protesting against their punishment and almost creating a siege mentality in the process. The contest was bound to be a difficult one, and one that was undeniably aggravated by the fact that Everton felt unfairly treated by the figures in charge of the division.

To achieve success at Goodison, United would have to perform with composure. Ten Hag's men would have to be smart, while also establishing a degree of control to cool down the pressure-cooker environment on Merseyside, with Everton now in a scrap to avoid relegation.

Mainoo proved to be a key contributor in that sense. The Stockport-born midfielder