Manchester United’s player ratings as Michael Carrick’s men host Aston Villa at Old Trafford in a crunch Premier League clash on Sunday afternoon.
Michael Carrick chose to start Amad over Benjamin Šeško as Manchester United hosted Aston Villa at Old Trafford in a Premier League clash that could prove crucial in the race for Champions League spots.
The first half started with United and Villa both battling to gain control on a wet Manchester afternoon, with United coming close a few times at the 20-minute mark, with Emi Martínez denying Amad with a fantastic save. Diogo Dalot had a great chance to secure the lead, but fired over before half-time.
In the second 45 minutes, United started with much more intensity, and it did not take long for Casemiro to head home a Bruno Fernandes corner in brilliant fashion. However, 15 minutes later, Villa were level through a great finish by midfielder Ross Barkley.
With the tie in the balance, Fernandes found Matheus Cunha with a beautiful pass, allowing the Brazilian to restore United’s lead through a composed finish with 15 minutes to play. Substitute Benjamin Šeško then secured a third,
Below are the ratings for United’s players after the first 45 minutes of the game.
United starting XI player ratings so far
Senne Lammens – 7/10
Calm with the ball at his feet, couldn’t do anything for Barkley’s finish.
Diogo Dalot – 7/10
Was very involved in attacking play, putting in some great crosses, but missed a huge chance at 0-0.
Harry Maguire – 8/10
Started well with some key interceptions and tackles. Maintained composure and poise very well and was key in the second half.
Leny Yoro – 6/10
A few nervy aerial moments and poor passes in the first half, but he was able to pull himself together in the second and put in some key interceptions.
Luke Shaw – 7/10
Held his own for the most part, did very well to stop Villa counter-attacks and keep the Reds ticking. In the second half, he did very well.
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Kobbie Mainoo – 7/10
Solid all-round game, dealing well with the midfield battle, didn’t put too much of a foot wrong.
Casemiro – 9/10
Was very proactive and forward-thinking in midfield, and his header for the opening goal was brilliant. What a player.
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Amad – 6/10
Tried to get involved in play, had a header brilliantly denied by Martínez, but could have had a little more urgency.
Bruno Fernandes – 8/10
Didn’t see much of the ball in the first half, but it was magic in the second. Sensational player.
Matheus Cunha – 7/10
Put in some dangerous crosses from the left. Needed to get on the ball more and was brilliant for his goal.
Bryan Mbeumo – 4/10
Struggled to get into the game, didn’t do too much in the way of attacking play.
Substitute player ratings
Benjamin Šeško – 7/10
Came on not too long after Cunha’s goal, and took his first goal well. Should have had a second if he had not played a poor pass to Amad instead, with a few minutes to play.
Manuel Ugarte – N/A
Introduced in stoppage time to inject fresh energy into midfield, not too much to be said.
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