Manchester United supporters have hailed Kobbie Mainoo’s composure after footage emerged of the midfielder reacting quickly being struck by a pass from Scott McTominay during their FA Cup third round win over Wigan.

The pair started in the centre of Man United‘s midfield against the League One club, as manager Erik ten Hag named a strong side at the DW Stadium.

Man United emerged as 2-0 winners through a Diogo Dalot effort and a Bruno Fernandes penalty.

Supporters reacted to a clip of Mainoo winning back possession, before being struck by a pass from McTominay that saw Wigan regain the ball.

Mainoo responded quickly to regain possession again, with some Man United fans praising the youngster for his reaction.

Some Man United supporters used the clip to compare Scott McTominay and Kobbie Mainoo

Man United supporters praised Kobbie Mainoo for recovering after Scott McTominay’s mistake

‘Mctom is terrified of having the ball in open play, needs to get rid of it as soon as possible,’ one fan wrote. ‘Mainoo is the complete opposite, plays with composure and elegance.’

‘Difference between Mainoo and McTominay,’ another added. ‘No hate for McTominay but his presence in midfield makes it very shaky.’

‘Anyone who rates McTominay as a midfielder, look at this,’ another fan wrote. ‘Mainoo wins the ball, shields to let McT progress. And McT just tries for a long pass.

‘And then, when he loses the ball, he doesn’t react to get it back. Mainoo does.’

McTominay was also defended by some fans, who noted that the two midfielders both have differing skill sets.

‘Many have used this to diss McTominay,’ one fan wrote. ‘Mainoo is class. What he does generally Scott can’t do.

‘But immediately after this there’s a classy turn under press from Scott and a run which ends up culminating in the 1st goal. Different strengths.’

Despite criticism from fans about McTominay’s display, the Scotland international has formed a key part of manager Erik ten Hag’s team this season.

The 27-year-old has made 23 appearances in all competitions this season, scoring six goals for the Red Devils.

The haul has made McTominay the club’s joint top scorer, alongside Bruno Fernandes and Rasmus Hojlund.

Mainoo’s latest impressive display comes with the 18-year-old academy product having now made nine first team appearances in a breakout season at the club.