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Kobbie Mainoo praised as league's best by LiveScore after five matches

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 6:10 AM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Kobbie Mainoo praised as league's best by LiveScore after five matches

Summary

Kobbie Mainoo has earned recognition as the Premier League's top ball-winner and most accurate passer after five matches this season. The 21-year-old midfielder has started four games for Manchester United and has achieved a remarkable 94 percent passing accuracy, completing 278 of 296 passes. Manchester United has faced challenges early in the season, and with Carlos Baleba returning from injury, questions arise about who will be in the starting lineup moving forward. Mainoo's standout performance comes as United prepares to face Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford this Saturday.

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Status Watch

•Kobbie Mainoo recognized as league's best ball-winner by LiveScore.
•He has achieved 40 possession wins in the league so far.
•Mainoo's passing accuracy stands at 94 percent.
•United faces Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday evening.
•Carlos Baleba's return adds depth to the midfield options.

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6:10 AMYahoo Sports — Michael Carrick told he has the ‘league’s best’ for two stunning feats after first five Premier League matches

What they're saying

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Although Manchester United have endured a turbulent start to the term, Kobbie Mainoo has continued to excel in the middle of the park.The 21-year-old has started four of the five Premier League matche...
— Yahoo Sports

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