Kobbie Mainoo replicates Paul Pogba’s impressive accomplishment for Manchester United in the match against Luton.

In Manchester United’s 2-1 victory over Luton on Sunday, midfielder Kobbie Mainoo showcased his talent with an outstanding performance, reminiscent of the achievements of Paul Pogba.

The fast-paced match at Kenilworth Road saw Mainoo emerge as one of the standout players. Rasmus Hojlund set the tone early by scoring the opener for United just 46 seconds into the game, continuing his impressive streak of scoring in six consecutive appearances across all competitions.

In the subsequent minutes, the Danish midfielder, Rasmus Hojlund, further solidified his impact by doubling his tally seven minutes later, guiding Erik ten Hag’s team toward their fourth consecutive victory in the Premier League. Despite this positive start, Luton initiated a comeback, with Carlton Morris scoring for them in the 14th minute. United, in turn, struggled to maintain control, encountering relentless pressure from Rob Edwards’ side.

Despite Luton’s commendable efforts, which included 22 shots on Andre Onana’s goal and dominating possession with 58 percent throughout the 90 minutes, they were unable to find an equalizer, ultimately securing a crucial win for Manchester United.

While Erik ten Hag’s team faced criticism from fans for their performance, Kobbie Mainoo’s composed and standout display drew attention, placing him in a notable statistical comparison with Paul Pogba.

In the recent match against Luton, the 18-year-old Kobbie Mainoo showcased his exceptional skills by completing six dribbles. This feat placed him just one dribble short of Paul Pogba’s performance in a game back in April 2022, making Mainoo and Pogba the two Manchester United players with the most dribbles in a single match since then.

According to statistics from WhoScored, the closest Manchester United player to Mainoo’s impressive dribbling tally against Luton was Diogo Dalot with two successful dribbles, while Luton’s Ross Barkley managed five.

Mainoo’s outstanding performances at the club level have ignited discussions regarding a potential call-up to the England squad for Euro 2024. Despite being eligible to represent Ghana, having previously played for England at various youth levels, Mainoo will reportedly delay making a formal decision about his international future until he is “in contention for competitive senior caps.” This provides England manager Gareth Southgate with an opportunity to persuade the talented midfielder to choose England as his international allegiance.