Every Manchester United player put in a proper shift against Olympiacos last night and it was the first time that fans had seen genuine passion and desire from United’s players in a long time.
However good every player was, there were two stand-out performances from David de Gea and Ryan Giggs.
At both ends, they were instrumental. De Gea kept United in the game with a stunning double save that kept the momentum going for United while Giggs rolled back the years with a performance that made us remember just how good he still is.
Here’s what United fans had to say about the duo on Twitter:
Three goals and clean sheet! Never thought i'd see the day. Massive result.
— ProudRed (@ProudRed85) March 19, 2014
I love @D_DeGea
— Paul (@NQATPaul) March 19, 2014
http://twitter.com/joshMUFCnorton/status/446423004063744000
http://twitter.com/BusbyMUFC/status/446424068179628032
Giggsy showing his world class passes as he has been doing for so many times!! Good to see the "old" man taking the team by the hand!#mufc
— Edwin van der Sar (@vdsar1970) March 19, 2014
Almost forgot the incredible double save from @D_DeGea who was crucial as well. Enjoying myself here with @ChampionsLeague nights #MUFC
— Edwin van der Sar (@vdsar1970) March 19, 2014
http://twitter.com/jackkholt/status/446417475450982401
De Gea in particular – should be runaway winner for our Player of the Year. Consistent brilliance in consistently trying circumstances.
— Nick (@ManUnitedYouth) March 19, 2014
http://twitter.com/PeoplesPerson_/status/446400846189068288
DAVID DE GEA!!!
— StrettyNews.com (@StrettyNews) March 19, 2014
http://twitter.com/JoeTaylor84/status/446408385286905857
http://twitter.com/BigRed_M/status/446404390216564736
http://twitter.com/BigRed_M/status/446404656017973248