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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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George Smith

Erik ten Hag has been given a Manchester United headache by Anthony Martial and Alejandro Garnacho

The more minutes Alejandro Garnacho gets under his belt, his popularity level at Manchester United continues to grow.

Just a week after scoring the first senior goal of his career, netting the winner to seal United's 1-0 win over Real Sociedad in the Europa League, he stepped off the bench and played a key role to ensure the Reds booked their place in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, just when they needed a sprinkling of magic. He provided the assists for the Reds' third and fourth goals, ensuring they beat Aston Villa 4-2 at the end of an action-packed second half at Old Trafford.

While his assist for Bruno Fernandes to make it 3-2 was all about his anticipation and interception of goalkeeper Robin Olsen's misplaced pass, his second, which found Scott McTominay inside the penalty area, was as a result of his quality.

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