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title: "‘Surpassed prime Xavi’ – Man United fans on Twitter show the love for lynchpin"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/surpassed-prime-xavi-man-united-fans-on-twitter-show-the-love-for-lynchpin/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Ally Darlow"
section: "Arsenal Football Club"
published: "2018-05-08T01:00:24Z"
modified: "2018-05-08T01:00:24Z"
---

# ‘Surpassed prime Xavi’ – Man United fans on Twitter show the love for lynchpin

**The Manchester United fans in the Transfer Tavern have been reacting to their club’s Twitter post, commemorating Scottish international, Scott McTominay, one year on from his senior debut for the club. McTominay came off the bench at The Emirates to see out the final five minutes as the Red Devils fell to a 2-0 defeat against Arsene Wenger’s side.**

> A year ago today, [@McTominay10](https://twitter.com/mctominay10?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) made his senior debut for [#MUFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)… [pic.twitter.com/jf278vTthw](https://t.co/jf278vTthw)
>
> — Manchester United (@ManUtd) [May 7, 2018](https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/993430056574898177?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

One year on from that substitute appearance against Arsenal and the midfielder has done great things at Old Trafford. The Scot has played in the Champions League and greatly impressed away at Sevilla in the club’s 0-0 draw. The 21-year-old has also picked up his first caps at international level, playing just under an hour as Scotland fell to a 1-0 loss against Costa Rica back in March.

Jose Mourinho has put great faith in the youngster this season and his faith has paid off, as the midfielder has shown a maturity beyond his years, putting in competent displays alongside the likes Ander Herrera and Paul Pogba in the middle of the park for the Red Devils. The future is definitely bright for McTominay who has already made 21 appearances for the senior squad at Old Trafford this season.

You can read our local Red Devils’ verdict on McTominay here:

https://twitter.com/vlindeIof/status/993433338756128775

https://twitter.com/Louis\_Utd/status/993430196089970688

> Already surpassed prime xavi
>
> — Zora Abdullatif. (@Lixnk) [7 May 2018](https://twitter.com/Lixnk/status/993430159083671552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

https://twitter.com/OfficialJavoi/status/993430304760135680

https://twitter.com/JamesRa91410141/status/993433935773425664

> Such a great lad! Real down to earth feel about him and he’s made a good start to his United career. Hope he succeeds at this club, he’s very calm and composed on the ball and can only get better.
>
> — Craig Therin (@therin86) [7 May 2018](https://twitter.com/therin86/status/993456610793152512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> He’s Better than Fellaini
>
> — Captain Pogba (@AliSabrie10) [7 May 2018](https://twitter.com/AliSabrie10/status/993455249158492160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

https://twitter.com/GarlicKHS00/status/993451239558938624

> Scotty McT!! Unted through and through!!
>
> — Neo Wiz (@BigWiz\_) [7 May 2018](https://twitter.com/BigWiz_/status/993430671921164288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)