Manchester United defeated Tottenham 2-0 at Old Trafford.
United had plenty of obvious heroes on the night, including strikers Fred and Bruno Fernandes.
Many others, including Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane and Casemiro, will no doubt also get their applause, and rightly so, for their contributions to the victory.
United’s unnamed champion was Luke Shaw.
Shaw recently earned his place in the squad, replacing Tyrell Malacia, who arrived in the summer from the Eredivisie, where he played for Feyenoord.
In the game against the Lily Whites, Shaw recorded an astronomical 110 touches on the ball.
Shaw’s remarkable 91% passing accuracy highlights his technical brilliance on the ball.
The winger won four duels on the ground and three innings in which he deepened.
The Englishman made two crucial clearances, playing his part in helping the Red Devils keep their second successive clean sheet in the league.
Shaw completed 100% of the long balls he sought to send to his teammates.
In a display of his supremacy and dominance in the air, the 27-year-old won 100% of his aerial duels.
The player shone in attack and just as effective in defense.
In this regard, Shaw made two key passes and a shot on goal that put Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris to the test.
Luke Shaw’s match in numbers vs. Tottenham Hotspur:
110 touches 91% passing accuracy 4 run duels won 3 tackles won 2 clearances 2/2 long balls completed 2/2 aerial duels won 2 key passes 1 shot on goal
The return of Shawberto Carlos? ???? pic.twitter.com/pn7nMausib
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) October 19, 2022
Shaw is certainly one of those who took his second chance at Ten Hag with both hands and ran away with it. Hopefully this is not a problem and he can maintain this level for a long time.
