The Unexpected Rise of Kobbie Mainoo: Manchester United’s Secret Weapon in a Season of Chaos

Kobbie Mainoo may not have realised the significance in the moment, but early in the second half of Manchester United’s win over Fulham on Sunday, he reached an important personal landmark. Three minutes after the restart, with United 1–0 ahead and seemingly cruising toward a third straight league victory, the young midfielder surpassed 228 Premier League minutes under Michael Carrick — matching the total he had amassed across 12 league appearances earlier in the season under Ruben Amorim and caretaker Darren Fletcher.



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