Man Utd player ratings: Cristiano Ronaldo again shows he is the main man but Juan Mata and Bruno Fernandes shine too
MANCHESTER UNITED kept their very faint Champions League qualification hopes alive with an all-too-rare comfortable win at Old Trafford. Goals from Bruno Fernandes, Cristiano Ronaldo, Raphael Varane saw off Brentford 3-0. It gave the increasingly frustrated fanbase something to celebrate amid protests surrounding the club’s ownership. Here, Jack Figg rates United’s performers: David de Gea […]
MANCHESTER UNITED kept their very faint Champions League qualification hopes alive with an all-too-rare comfortable win at Old Trafford.
Goals from Bruno Fernandes, Cristiano Ronaldo, Raphael Varane saw off Brentford 3-0.
It gave the increasingly frustrated fanbase something to celebrate amid protests surrounding the club’s ownership.
Here, Jack Figg rates United’s performers:
David de Gea – 6
Saved well from a long-range Christian Eriksen free-kick but was left largely untested throughout.
Diogo Dalot – 6
Drew a huge sigh of after his dodgy backpass to De Gea went out for a corner. Did set Ronaldo free before winning a penalty.
Victor Lindelof – 7
Decent showing for the centre-back, who filled in for captain Harry Maguire. Looks to be forming a dependable pairing with Varane.
Raphael Varane – 7
Excellent balance and strength to stay on his feet and volley home to make it 3-0, capping off a good game for the Frenchman.
Alex Telles – 6
Left apologising after trying to skill his way out of trouble in the box, only to have it nabbed by Ivan Toney. Had little involvement elsewhere.
Scott McTominay – 7
Anchor in midfield, always looking to play forward and start attacks. Made some big tackles in the centre of the park.
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Nemanja Matic – 6
Capped off his final game at Old Trafford with a trademark performance in front of the back four. Solid overall.
Anthony Elanga – 6
Showed excellent speed and delivery to set up Fernandes for the opener but wasn’t as influential as the other forwards.
Bruno Fernandes – 8
Brilliant run from deep to finish Elanga’s cross for the opening goal. Ran the midfield alongside Mata.
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Juan Mata – 8
Rolled back the years with an excellent final bow at Old Trafford. Spaniard played through balls from deep and linked up well with team-mates.
Cristiano Ronaldo – 8
Again showed he is United’s main man, despite his 37 years. Heavily involved in all his side’s attacks, linking play, making smart runs in behind and on the ball. Won the penalty before converting.
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Fred (for Matic 70mins) – 6
Got on the ball but not given much time to make an impact.
Edinson Cavani (for Elanga 74mins) – 6
Potentially the striker’s last game for United at Old Trafford.
Phil Jones (for Mata 74mins) – 6
Another who may have waved goodbye to United fans for the final time.
