So much to enjoy about that performance. Even at 1-1 I'm thinking how well we have played.
Firstly, the team selection. I knew the masses would see Mata and James and groan, but I was pleased to see a Fred & McTominay combination in midfield. We do look a much more balanced team with those two in there. How much of this was down to the upcoming fixture list i dont know, but I did get a sense of 'Oles going with his trusted XI here'.
Going a goal down so early after losing 6-1 is a big test, but the team just got on with it, showed our character, played our football, and pretty much dominated the entire game. 4-1 is a result that justifies how the game played out despite those goals being so late.
Everybody played well, but for me McTominay was MOM today. I look at my notes and its full of 'good forward pass McT, good defensive cover McT, good forward pass McT'. It was everything that Matic has been doing lately with extra energy, and he and Fred have an understanding that provides a platform that allows us to dominate games like this one.
Rashford looking like his pre-injury self. AWB getting a goal. Maguire getting back on it. Mata playing his way into being a good option. Its a good night for the club and the fans