Player Ratings: Manchester United 2-1 Brentford (Premier League)

Manchester United won 2-1 against Brentford in their Premier League clash at Old Trafford after going behind in the first-half.

United started the game slowly and were fortunate that Brentford did not extend their early scoring run when a cross was close to finding Kevin Schade.

Erik ten Hag’s side improved throughout the half but were unable to deliver the finishing touch to score a goal, with Alejandro Garnacho coming closest.

A controversial goal was conceded when the officials forced Matthijs de Ligt to leave the pitch before a defensive corner which Brentford scored seconds before the half-time whistle.

However, United responded excellently in the second half, with Garnacho scoring early on before Rasmus Højlund secured all three points with a smart finish.

The United player ratings can be read below.

Man Utd player ratings vs Brentford

André Onana – 7/10

One brilliant save from a long-range effort. Not a lot of other tests.

Diogo Dalot – 7/10

A decent first-half and better in the second half. Maybe should have scored as well.

Matthijs de Ligt – 7.5/10

Came back on the pitch after a heavy head collision 10 minutes in. He was extremely frustrated to be forced off the pitch by the referee when Brentford scored – but delivered a solid display.

Jonny Evans – 7.5/10

A strong performance at the back from the veteran.

Lisandro Martínez – 6/10

Some struggles out on the left-back at points in the first-half. More comfortable after half-time.

Casemiro – 6.5/10

Some good moments in the middle and a big defensive tackle. A bit inconsistent with his passes and shooting though.

Christian Eriksen – 7/10

Missed an absolute sitter, although a foul was given just before. A decent performance otherwise.

Marcus Rashford – 9/10

Excellent all game. Some very good passes and crosses, including the assist for Garnacho. Also very solid defensively.

Bruno Fernandes – 7/10

He was roaming around throughout, making some nice passes, and provided a special assist for Højlund.

Alejandro Garnacho – 8.5/10

Constantly testing his fullback. It didn’t always come off but he persevered and got a deserved goal.

Rasmus Højlund – 8/10

A decent first-half, much better in the second half. Brilliant hold-up play and provided a great finish to score the second.

Substitutes

Joshua Zirkzee – 5/10

Victor Lindelöf – N/A

Manuel Ugarte – N/A