Scott McTominay delivered his second brace of the season, providing much-needed relief for Erik ten Hag. The Dutchman must be grateful that he didn’t part ways with the midfielder during the summer, given McTominay’s consistent resurgence.

In the clash against Chelsea, Manchester United secured a vital 2-1 victory at Old Trafford, with McTominay finding the net twice. The Scottish midfielder showcased his aerial prowess by heading in the decisive goals during the second half, beating Chelsea’s goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.

The first goal came in the 19th minute, followed by another in the 69th minute, with a Cole Palmer equalizer right on the cusp of half-time. This win proved crucial for Manchester United, especially following their lackluster performance and defeat at St. James’ Park the previous Saturday.

Reflecting on McTominay’s past heroics in October, when he salvaged a victory against Brentford with two late goals, his decisive contributions once again eased the pressure on manager Erik ten Hag, who faced renewed questioning.

In a strategic move, Ten Hag made four changes to the lineup, relegating Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial to the bench. McTominay’s stellar performance underscores his importance to the team and serves as a testament to the manager’s bold decisions.

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