Man United attacker Mason Greenwood scored one of the best goals of his career against Leicester City. A rocket from outside the box that silenced the King Power Stadium, the strike had everything in it.
It came in the 19th minute with Bruno Fernandes laying a simple pass to Mason Greenwood. The young winger took few touches, selected his target, and ramped a thunderous striker past through series of defenders and then past Leicester goalkeeper Schmeichel.
It was also his fifth goal from outside the box for Manchester United and the best of the lot.
24% – Of all players with at least 20 Premier League goals for Manchester United, only David Beckham (55%) and Nani (31%) have scored a higher share from outside the box than Mason Greenwood (24%). Range. pic.twitter.com/LmqZGzHcfw
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) October 16, 2021
It was his 21st goal for the club since his first senior debut in 2018. Although Manchester United lost the match by a 4-2 scoreline, Greenwood’s goal was a lone bright moment of the match. He is looking undroppable from the starting XI and Solskjaer has put all his faith in the young attacker.
In 10 appearances this season, he has scored four goals till now and looks in good shape right now.
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A host of former players and fans reacted to the wonderful strike on Twitter:
Maceeeeey 👌🏽⚽️@masongreenwood
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) October 16, 2021
Brilliant brilliant brilliant goal @masongreenwood @ManUtd 🙌🏿
— Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) October 16, 2021
Brilliant from Greenwood. Unbelievable talent and the best finisher at the club.
— Danny Higginbotham (@Higginbotham05) October 16, 2021
His goal is the only positive of the match against Leicester and the youngster will now be aiming for a spot in his national team ahead of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar next year.
