Video: 1 assist, 100% cross attempts, 100% dribbles: United loanee gives Carrick food for thought in latest stunning display

Manchester United had two players in loan action on Tuesday evening. To find out where all of United’s loanees are plying their trade this season, click here. Jacob Devaney The Irish midfielder has impressed during his loan spell with St Mirren. He particularly stood out in matches against Celtic and has spoken of how he wants a chance on the summer tour to show the first team what he is capable of. Devaney continued to help his chances of making this a reality by grabbing an assist in St Mirren’s 2-0 win over Aberdeen. The United man was released down the wing from a quick free kick and he fired a sublime ball into the box that was tapped in by Richard King. The youngster also had one key pass in the match and completed 100% of his cross attempts. The 18-year-old completed 100% of his dribble attempts in the game and 83% of his overall passes. He helped out defensively, making three interceptions and two clearances to help his side to a clean sheet. Devaney also won three of his six duels in the match. He will be in action again on Sunday afternoon against Dundee United. Jacob Devaney stats vs Aberdeen StatisticValue Goals0 Assists1 Expected assists (xA)0.48 Big chances created1 Key passes1 Crosses (accurate)1 (1) Accurate passes34/41 (83%) Passes in opposition half (acc.)20/27 (74%) Passes in own half (acc.)14/14 (100%) Long balls (accurate)2/5 (40%) Total shots0 Shots on target0 Shots blocked0 Touches52 Unsuccessful touches1 Dribbles (successful)1 (1) Possession lost9 Total carrying distance10.1 m Carries2 Total progression7.6 m Def. contributions5 Tackles (won)0 (0) Interceptions3 Clearances2 Blocked shots0 Recoveries3 Ground duels (won)3 (1) Aerial duels (won)3 (2) Fouls1 Dribbled past0 Enzo Kana-Biyik The young French star has really struggled on loan at FC Lausanne-Sport. He has only scored one goal during the entire season and has made little contribution to the Swiss side’s season. The striker has been injured since the 15th March but made his return from the bench against Servette. Kana-Biyik did not manage any shots on goal or a key pass during his limited time on the pitch. He also completed just 50% of his passes and failed to win a duel or a tackle in a quiet showing. Lausanne will next be in action at home to Grasshoppers on Saturday evening. Featured image Lewis Storey 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 Latest Top Stories… 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.