Kobbie Mainoo: Man United ace nominated for prestigious award
Kobbie Mainoo: Man United ace nominated for prestigious award Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo celebrated signing a new contract at Old Trafford by inspiring his team to a 3-2 win against bitter rivals Liverpool over the weekend. The Red Devils hosted the Merseyside club at the Theatre of Dreams on Sunday, 3 May, with both teams battling to solidify their pursuit of a top-four finish. Michael Carrick’s men took a 2-0 lead into the break, thanks to goals from Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko.
However, Liverpool fought back through Dominik Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo to get back into the game early in the second half. Mainoo had been dictating the tempo of the game from the middle of the park, and he stepped up in the 77th minute to put the ball into the back of the net. The result confirmed United’s participation in next season’s Champions League, and also consolidated their position in third place in the Premier League table with three games remaining.
The English midfielder’s efforts, meanwhile, have now earned him a nomination for a prestigious award. Mainoo among nominees for prestigious award The Premier League has announced the nominees for the Premier League Player of the Matchweek award, and Mainoo has been included in the seven-man shortlist. Also in the mix are Nottingham Forest forward Taiwo Awoniyi, who helped secure a 3-1 win over Chelsea, and Everton’s Thierno Barry, who played a key role in the 3-3 draw against Manchester City.
City’s Jeremy Doku also makes the cut, as does Tottenham Hotspur’s Conor Gallagher, who was impressive in the 2-1 win over Aston Villa. Arsenal duo Viktor Gyokere and Bukayo Saka are also in the running for the prestigious award after helping the Gunners pick up a 3-0 win over Fulham. The nomination marks Mainoo’s impressive turnaround at United.
From being ignored by former head coach Ruben Amorim, the English midfielder has now become the centrepiece of caretaker manager Michael Carrick’s team. Mainoo has started 13 of the English manager’s 14 games in charge, and the only game he missed was the 2-1 defeat to Leeds United when he was unavailable due to injury. The 21 year old signed a new contract until 2031 last week, and this latest accolade further highlights his importance to United.