Could this finally be a sign that the 32-year-old will feature more this season?
Manchester United are facing Wigan Athletic in the fourth round of the FA Cup at Old Trafford.
This game has already got a hell of a lot more attention than it would have originally thanks to a certain someone finding their way onto the teamsheet.
World Cup winner, Bastian Schweinsteiger, made his first start for United this season.
Any glimpses we have seen of the German this season have come in two substitute appearances for United, both in the domestic cup competitions.
The reaction to the midfielder gracing the turf for only a couple of minutes was enough to send Twitter into raptures, so you can imagine that when news filtered through of the 32-year-old’s first start, well it’s safe to say it made people’s day.
https://twitter.com/JodieStatham_/status/825738395745923073
Schweinsteiger getting a start today love it ⚽⚽
— Mikey Kinsella (@milkey_1724) January 29, 2017
A rare start for Schweinsteiger. The day is getting better
— Adi (@adiram2806) January 29, 2017
As a football fan, nothing makes me happier than seeing Schweinsteiger get the start.
— Fergies Fledgling (@AntonioDiasIII) January 29, 2017
I thought I would never see Schweinsteiger start for United again but so glad to be wrong
— Mike Perez (@MikePerez24) January 29, 2017
Schweinsteiger, Fosu-Mensah and Shaw all start!
Definitely looking forward to this FA CUP tie. Let's go Yanited! #mufc— Alloy De Souza (@alloyrocker) January 29, 2017
https://twitter.com/UrmstonLordMUFC/status/825727083217305601
Schweinsteiger and the United team had struggled to break Wigan down. However, just before half-time, the German delivered a pinpoint cross to Marouane Fellaini, who gave United the lead with a header.
United fans were full of praise for Schweinstiger’s role in the goal
Fellaini's goal #MUFC https://t.co/IpXlsV3K0e
— Devils Latest (@Devils_Latest) January 29, 2017
https://twitter.com/NigelNaughton29/status/825747212638498816
On the plus side Schweinsteiger looks the ideal replacement for Carrick when rested @ManUtd @EmiratesFACup #MUNWIG
— Will Higman 🔰 (@thenotoriousH19) January 29, 2017
#MUFC Well played Schweinsteiger and great header from Fellaini. 1-0
— Peter Toogood (@petertoogood) January 29, 2017
Schweinsteiger First game in 2017 = 1 Assist
— azriel (@azrielazany) January 29, 2017
https://twitter.com/frsasyraf/status/825747908930646016
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