Mainoo Shines Again as Man Utd Told to Trust Academy

Another standout display from Kobbie Mainoo has Manchester United being urged to look inward for answers.

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What happened. Kobbie Mainoo produced another standout performance in Manchester United's win over Sabah. The display has sparked the argument that United should trust their academy stars to solve their problems.

• Mainoo was labelled the best player on the pitch again.
• United's in-house solutions are being framed as the answer.
• The win over Sabah came in United's pre-season schedule.

Mainoo's form strengthens the case for United leaning on academy talent rather than outside fixes.

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