Video: 3 key passes, 100% aerial duels won: Rejuvenated United loanee continues to shine in 2026

Manchester United had three players in loan action on Wednesday night. To find out where all of Manchester United’s loanees are plying their trade this season, click here. Jadon Sancho After playing a largely irrelevant part in Villa’s start to the season, since Christmas, Sancho has been a much bigger factor in their success. The Villans grabbed a late 1-0 win over Brighton and Hove Albion to extend the gap between themselves and Manchester United in the table to five points. He played 60 minutes in the match and completed three key passes whilst he was on the pitch. The winger also had one shot on goal, but it was blocked by the Brighton defence. He did win 100% of his aerial duels but could not come out on top in any of his three ground duels during the match. Sancho will next be in action against Newcastle United in the FA Cup this Saturday evening. Jadon Sancho stats vs Brighton MetricValue Goals0 Expected goals (xG)0.09 Assists0 Expected assists (xA)0.4 Key passes3 Crosses (accurate)1 (0) Accurate passes14/18 (78%) Passes in opposition half (acc.)12/15 (80%) Passes in own half (acc.)2/3 (67%) Total shots1 Shots on target0 Shots blocked1 Touches26 Unsuccessful touches2 Dribbles (successful)1 (0) Possession lost9 Total carrying distance87.7 m Carries7 Progressive carries3 Total progression67.1 m Progressive carrying distance54.8 m Longest progressive carry20.3 m Def. contributions0 Tackles (won)0 (0) Interceptions0 Clearances0 Blocked shots0 Ground duels (won)3 (0) Aerial duels (won)1 (1) Fouls2 Dribbled past0 Errors leading to shot1 James Scanlon The 19-year-old played the first half of Swindon Town’s 2-0 win over Newport County. He did not have any shots, nor did he attempt any dribbles during his time on the pitch. Scanlon was also unable to complete any key passes and connected with just one of his three crossing attempts in an unproductive evening. He did win his only aerial duel and won a ground contest during the first half. He will next be in action when the Robins face Shrewsbury Town on Saturday afternoon. Jacob Devaney The Irish midfielder played 90 minutes of St Mirren’s thrilling 3-4 defeat to Kilmarnock. He had two key passes in the match and completed 86% of his passes. Devaney had one shot that was blocked, but won 100% of his tackles in the middle of the park. He also won three ground duels against Killie. St Mirren will travel to the capital to face Hibernian on Saturday afternoon. Featured image Eddie Keogh via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Alex Browne Alex is a huge Manchester United fan, inspired by greats of his homeland such as George Best, Harry Gregg and Norman Whiteside. Alex has a Master’s degree from Queen’s University Belfast and La Universitat Rovira i Virgili in Tarragona, Spain. Having lived in the country since 2011, Alex is The Peoples Person’s Spanish football expert and is fluent in both Spanish and Catalan. He dreams of witnessing a United captain triumphantly hoisting the Premier League and Champions League trophy in the air once more.