Michael Carrick poured praise on Bryan Mbeumo after he scored Manchester United’s only goal for the second consecutive game.
The Cameroonian finished off a stellar ball from Youri Tielemans to open the scoring at Elland Road on Sunday, though hosts Leeds United secured a point via a second-half equaliser from Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
How Bryan Mbeumo is faring this term
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It marked Mbeumo’s fourth Premier League goal of the campaign, making him United’s top goalscorer thus far, with Bruno Fernandes in second place on four goals thanks to his hat-trick against Ipswich Town.
Goal against IpswichGoal against EvertonGoal against TottenhamGoal against Leeds 4 Premier League goals in 6 games for Bryan Mbeumo. pic.twitter.com/DoeP4PDda4
The former Brentford talisman has started all seven league outings and both Champions League fixtures, a feat that he’ll be aiming to extend by retaining his place for tomorrow’s clash with Como in Italy.
He has yet to open his account in the UCL, so he will be chomping at the bit to etch his name onto the scoresheet on the European stage for the first time.
What Carrick had to say about Mbeumo
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Following United’s stalemate in Yorkshire, Carrick was keen to single out Mbeumo for his efforts.
Aside from his goal, he also recorded four touches in the opposition’s box and three final-third passes, as well as one tackle and one recovery.
Mbeumo’s heatmap vs Leeds
The 27-year-old won two ground duels and one aerial duel, eventually earning himself a rating of 7.1 on FotMob after his 90-minute shift.
“Bryan gives so much to the team. He sacrifices so much; he is willing to do anything that needs to be done to benefit the side, defensively or going forward,” said Carrick.
"He sacrifices SO much, he's willing to do pretty much anything that needs to be done to benefit the team" Michael Carrick on Bryan Mbeumo 🗣️#mUFC pic.twitter.com/BxjnfIydqZ
“It was a slightly adapted role today, but he just wants to do well. He is scoring goals and could have had another one before. He is getting in really good positions and is looking really dangerous for us.”
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