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Your support makes all the difference.Memphis Depay pulled off an outrageous piece of skill while he warmed up for Manchester United's 3-2 victory over Arsenal on Sunday, controlling the ball in mid air as he was put through his paces before the game.
The Dutch winger was filmed showing his showboating skills during the warm-up. The video was later posted on Manchester United's Twitter account.
Depay went on to have a storming game for United in the victory over their old rivals.
The 22-year-old may have taken a while to get into his stride in the Premier League since his £25m move from PSV Eindhoven last summer, but he has been improving by the week, and has scored two goals in his last four matches.
WATCH: DEPAY'S PIECE OF MAGIC
Teenage sensation Marcus Rashford struck twice in the win, and afterwards described his week as "crazy".
"It's just crazy. This is my first game in the Premier League so obviously it's been amazing, and to score two has been a bonus. So hopefully we can carry it on and go again the next game," Rashford told Sky Sports.
Rashford said his late inclusion on Thursday, after Anthony Martial was injured in the warm-up, had probably helped him.
"It was a shock playing midweek ... But that maybe benefited me because I wasn't thinking about the game too much, so it's been good," the Manchester-born player said.
The victory over Arsenal left United in fifth, three points behind Manchester City who have a game in hand on their rivals and occupy the final Champions League qualifying spot.
Spanish midfielder Juan Mata heaped praise on his young team mate but also highlighted the impact of the other academy graduates, who have plugged the holes of United's injury-ravaged first team squad of late.
"Marcus is on fire. He scored two goals against Midtjylland and now again against Arsenal," Mata told the club's website (www.manutd.com).
"But the others who came in to play in defence and midfield were also great. I think today is a day to be proud of the club and its academy - we've shown the level that we have."
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