While plenty around Manchester United has been crumbling — including Old Trafford — Scott McTominay has emerged as an unlikely pillar of optimism.
The rejuvenated Scottish midfielder powered by nostalgia scored three goals across his previous trio of appearances for United prior to Saturday's lunchtime trip to Fulham.
Within eight minutes of kick-off, McTominay stole in at the back post to fire United ahead. While the red shirts flocked around their surprise saviour by the corner flag, referee John Brooks was in conversation with VAR Jarred Gillett.
After a pitch-side review, McTominay's 'goal' was chalked off — much to the amusement and bemusement of the respective home and away fans. Here's why McTominay had his Premier League goal tally knocked back down to three (which was still a team-high).
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