'Told the world': Rio Ferdinand says one Man Utd star announced himself with statement display vs Man City

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has lavished high praise on Kobbie Mainoo.

Mainoo finally made his first league start of the 2025-26 season in the 2-0 win over Manchester City.

Deployed in a midfield pivot alongside Casemiro in a classic 4-2-3-1 system, Mainoo allowed Bruno Fernandes the freedom to operate higher up as the number 10.

The academy graduate produced a composed and intelligent performance, dictating the tempo and helping United wrestle control of the contest.