Kobbie Mainoo has been crowned Premier League Player of the Week, capping a remarkable turnaround for both the 21-year-old midfielder and Manchester United.

Under former head coach Ruben Amorim, Mainoo was often overlooked in midfield—a decision many now view as one of Amorim's biggest tactical missteps. But since caretaker boss Michael Carrick restored him to the starting lineup, United have been a transformed side. In the 13 matches Mainoo has started under Carrick, the Red Devils have lost just once.

This resurgence hasn't been a coincidence. Mainoo has been the midfield metronome United desperately needed, dictating play with his technical brilliance and calmness on the ball. He's become the vital link between defense and attack, helping the team string together victories that seemed impossible just weeks ago.

What makes this run even more remarkable? This is the same player who was nearly sold last summer—or could have left on loan in January. Now, he's proving why United fought to keep him.

Last week alone, Mainoo delivered a masterclass 10/10 performance in a 2-1 win over Brentford, avenging an earlier 3-1 defeat. Days later, he signed a lucrative new contract, hinting at his dream of becoming a one-club man. Then came the biggest statement yet: a decisive strike to seal a 3-2 victory over Liverpool, completing a league double over United's fiercest rivals.

The Premier League took notice, awarding Mainoo Player of the Week honors and calling him "the decisive factor" in United's revival. With just three games remaining, the hope is that Mainoo sustains this form—setting himself up for a brilliant World Cup run with England this summer.

For United fans, the message is clear: when you trust your young talent, the results speak for themselves.