Manchester United’s unheralded hero has more significance than Mohamed Salah and Son Heung-min.
Son Heung-min or Mo Salah have both been vital to their sides this season. Erik ten Hag was left praising his leading Premier League goalscorer after the 2-1 win over Aston Villa on Sunday. Scott McTominay came off the bench to head home late on and score for the seventh time in the top-flight this season, keeping his side in contention for a top-four finish. McTominay has made telling contributions in recent wins over Wolves and West Ham as a substitute.
He has demonstrated his value by producing crucial goals in tight situations, such as his late brace against Brentford and his late cameo and assist in the win over West Ham. His overall contributions have yielded 12 extra points for Manchester United, making him a crucial player for the team. In comparison, Son Heung-min’s goals have been worth 10 points for Tottenham, while Dominic Solanke has earned Bournemouth nine points. Furthermore, despite Erling Haaland scoring 16 Premier League goals for Manchester City, his goals have only led to an extra eight points for the team.
Meanwhile, Mohammed Salah has contributed the same amount of points to Liverpool as Haaland. Despite limited game time, McTominay’s performance has been impressive and has earned recognition from both his teammates and manager. He has been praised for his mentality and work ethic, being described as an “example” for the rest of the squad. Additionally, Erik ten Hag’s decision to bring him on in place of Marcus Rashford was initially deemed negative by pundits, but Ten Hag emphasized McTominay’s ability to bring fresh energy and contribute to the team’s performance.
