Manchester United fans singled out Jack Fletcher after he made his club debut in the 2-1 loss against Aston Villa in Sunday’s Premier League encounter at Villa Park.
Aston Villa hosted Manchester United at Villa Park and Unai Emery’s men took the lead in the 45th minute after a stunning curling shot from winger Morgan Rogers.
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Unai Emery’s side would lead for only minutes before Matheus Cunha converted past Emiliano Martinez ahead of half-time amid Matty Cash’s reckless mistake for Villa.
Matheus Cunha’s stunning effort ensured that United and Villa went into the half-time break at Villa Park with a 1-1 scoreline on the board on Sunday evening.
Morgan Rogers came back to haunt Senne Lammens for the second time after the 23-year-old Villa and England winger put his side into the lead in the 57th minute.
Jack Fletcher is picked out by Man Utd fans after the 2-1 Premier League defeat against Aston Villa at Villa Park
Ruben Amorim turned to his bench in the second half and handed Jack Fletcher his Manchester United debut after summer signing Benjamin Sesko was hooked off.
Fletcher took to the pitch in the 73rd minute and United fans are convinced that the 18-year-old midfielder did more than Manuel Ugarte did against Aston Villa.
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A Red Devils supporter suggested: “All I am saying is [Lisandro] Martinez and Fletcher both look better in the pivot than Ugarte.”
“Fletcher [is] already playing better than Ugarte was,” another claimed.
While a third United fan said: “Fletcher [has] done way more in his limited minutes than Ugarte has all season. This is why you should trust the academy, FFS.”
“Ugarte shouldn’t play another minute for this club. Martinez and Fletcher have shown already that he’s not necessary,” a fourth X user posted.
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Someone else commented: “I’ve seen enough. Fletcher > Ugarte [sic].”
And a sixth wrote: “Ugarte should NEVER [sic] wear a United shirt ever again. The fact [that] Jack Fletcher came on and looked way better than Ugarte should say a lot.”
Somebody else added: “[Darren] Fletcher’s son did more in those minutes than Ugarte has done his whole career.”
“There’s no reason Ugarte should ever see the pitch after that Martinez performance, even Fletcher,” an eighth tweeted.
Jack Fletcher already outshines Manuel Ugarte and Man Utd fans’ reaction perfectly summed up the sentiment
The son of Red Devils legend Darren Fletcher, Jack Fletcher was able to put in a steady cameo on his first-team debut under United manager Ruben Amorim.
Fletcher has been in United’s academy set-up with twin brother Tyler Fletcher and the Red Devils youngster can walk away from Villa Park with his head held high.
The United midfielder might not have set the world alight with his display, but he did the bare minimum that was expected from an established player like Manuel Ugarte.
United will now return to Premier League action on Boxing Day next week and the Red Devils will welcome Eddie Howe’s Newcastle side to Old Trafford.
The Red Devils and the Magpies’ Premier League clash on 26th December is slated for an 8pm kick-off time at Old Trafford in the UK.
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