Published 10:44 IST, December 21st 2020

Manchester United fans loving 'McTerminator' Scott McTominay for his brace against Leeds

The passionate fans lauded Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay for his match-winning brace against arch-rivals Leeds United at Old Trafford on Sunday

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Scott McTominay made sure that his team Manchester United got off to a dream start against old rivals Leeds United during ir Premier League clash at Old Trafford on Sunday evening. rrn English rivals had locked horns with each or on football field after almost a decade i.e. September 2011. 

As both teams had set off to write a new chapter in football history, die-hard fans expected thing less than a blockbuster but little did y kw that home team had or ideas. ' McTerminator' laid a solid foundation as he helped team draw first blood with a brace in second and third minutes respectively and even before ' Whites' could realize what was going on, y had a task at hand and that was to reduce ir deficit. 

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Scottish midfielder was adjudged Man of Match as he became first player ever to score twice in first three minutes of a Premier League contest. Even netizens were so impressed with his outstanding performance that y came forward and heaped praise on 'McSauce masterclass'. Here are some of reactions.

It seems that McTominay punctured opposition's spirit courtesy of his brace that visiting side could never recover from early setback and were trailing by 1-4 after goals from Portuguese midfielder Bru Fernandes (20) and Swedish defender Victor Lindelöf (37) respectively. Only captain Liam Cooper could offer some resistance for visiting team in first half by managing to find back of net in 41st minute. In end, 'Red Devils' ended up registering an emphatic win by a 6-2 margin.

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READ: Manchester United Boss Lauds Team For Pulsating 6-2 Win Over Leeds; 'could've Been 12-4'

Can Man United grab second spot in EPL points table?

By virtue of this big win, Man United have leapfrogged to third spot in EPL points table with eight wins from 13 matches and 26 points in ir tally. y are just one point away from equaling second-ranked Leicester City and five from title-holders Liverpool. 

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'Red Devils' will next be seen in action during ir EPL Cup quarterfinal against Everton at Goodison Park on Thursday.

ir next Premier League fixture is against Leicester City at King Power Stadium on Saturday and if Man United win that contest n y will topple ' Foxes' and grab second spot by earning those vital three points.

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READ: Fans Impatient As Manchester & Leeds United Renew ir Rivalry After Almost A Decade

10:44 IST, December 21st 2020