Mason Greenwood’s goal for Manchester United against West Ham was a significant one to turn the game in his team’s favour.
Greenwood’s well timed and perfectly executed strike set United on for a win, minutes after Paul Pogba’s equaliser.
The goal was also a momentous one in terms of United’s modern day history.
Greenwood’s goal was his 20th for Manchester United. He has three this season to add to the 17 he netted last season.
He became the youngest Manchester United player to reach 20 goals since Norman Whiteside in 1987, with a 33 year gap in between.
Considering the calibre of young players to feature for United over the years, including Ryan Giggs, Wayne Rooney and Marcus Rashford, Greenwood’s feat speaks for itself.
He makes United better
Greenwood has an unpredictability about his game which puts fear into defences.
His goal against West Ham was an illustration of him at his best, receiving the ball with his back to goal, he controlled it, spun, and lashed it past the goalkeeper.
At the back end of last season when United’s form peaked, Greenwood was at the heart of it.
If Ole Gunnar Solskjaer can get Greenwood producing on a consistent basis, then he will be integral to helping this team reach a new level.
This season United have found it tough to put in strong performance over 90 minutes, instead playing well for patches in games.
Greenwood is one player who at his ruthless best can get United to the standard required.
Mason Greenwood’s career so far
- 17 first team goals in his debut season
Greenwood tied a record set by George Best and Wayne Rooney on their first campaigns for the club.
- Five Europa League goals in his first season
Greenwood’s goals in the Europa League saw him become the club’s youngest ever scorer in European competition.
- 10 Premier League goals
Greenwood became the first teenager since 1997/98 to score 10 Premier League goals or more in a season.
- Absolutely prolific at youth level
Greenwood scored 31 goals in 30 under-18 games, plus five in five UEFA Youth League matches. He scored three in three FA Youth Cup games, and four in seven under-23 matches, before being fast-tracked to the first team.
- Already a Champions League scorer
Greenwood scored his first Champions League goal for Manchester United against RB Leipzig. It came with his first ever shot in the competition.
- The 20 goal mark
Greenwood scored his 20th United goal in December 2020. He became the youngest United player to do so since Norman Whiteside in 1987.
- Double figures again
Greenwood reached double figures for the second successive season in the win over Roma. He became the second United player to score in five separate competitions in the 2020/21 season, and has now netted in a European semi-final.
- The 30 goal barrier
Greenwood scored his 30th Manchester United goal in August 2021. At just 19, he became one of just three teenagers to do so for the club, along with Whiteside and George Best.
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