Video: United’s tenacious midfield battler scores first goal on loan, helps secure safe passage in cup

Manchester United have had two players in loan action over the last couple of nights. To find out where all of Manchester United’s loanees are plying their trade this season, click here. Jacob Devaney The Irish youngster has impressed at youth level, captaining various sides at Carrington. It was decided this winter, though, that he needed to go out and experience some first-team senior action for the next stage of his development. As a result, he was sent on loan to St Mirren in Scotland, and he made his debut last weekend in an impressive 1-0 victory over league leaders Hearts of Midlothian. Devaney also revealed after the game that he wants to emulate current midfield star, Kobbie Mainoo, by breaking his way into the first team at Old Trafford in the future. He took a step closer to realising this dream with another strong performance in his side’s 2-1 win over Airdrieonians F.C. in the Scottish Cup. Devaney opened the scoring with a sublime effort. The ball was played through to him and he took one touch outside the area, clipping a beautiful finish into the top corner above the opposition keeper. He played 63 minutes before being substituted and will hope to claim another start away to Kilmarnock on Wednesday, where he could well come up against former teammate Joe Hugill. Jacob Devaney season stats AppearancesGoalsAssists Mins 13211123 Source: transfermarkt.com Emma Watson The Manchester United Women starlet moved to Mexico this winter to gain first-team experience for Tigres. It was a surprise move, but it is paying off so far as she grabbed her first goal for the club in a 4-2 win over Cruz Azul. She was played through on goal into a one-on-one situation, making no mistake. Watson calmly tucked the ball into the bottom corner with her left foot to make her mark in Mexico. The teenager was so impressive that she was named player of the match by the club’s website. She will next be in action against Forge on Tuesday evening (Wednesday morning GMT). ✨🐯 ¡Presencia en el ataque y en la defensa, se estrenó en el ‘Volcán’ con gol y lo festejó con todo, Emma Watson es nuestra Amazona del Partido de la Jornada 7! 🤩 ¡Vamoooos! 👏 pic.twitter.com/J56ZEsQiJE — Club Tigres Femenil 🐯 (@TigresFemenil) February 7, 2026 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 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.