Manchester United locked horns with Leeds United at Elland Road earlier today as they looked to grind out a positive result on their travels in the Premier League. The Red Devils made a slow start to the game and were held to a scoreless draw at the half-time break.
Marcus Rashford finally opened the goal-scoring for Man United in the 80th minute with a solid header before Alejandro Garnacho got his name on the scoresheet just five minutes later. The contest ended with the Red Devils earning an impressive 2-0 win away from home.
Let’s take a look at how each Manchester United player fared during the match against the Whites.
GK: David de Gea – 8/10
The Spanish keeper gave away the ball cheaply at times and made multiple crucial saves for his team. He will be quite satisfied with the clean sheet tonight.
RB: Diogo Dalot – 7/10
He didn’t do much wrong at the back and was unfortunate to hit the post.
CB: Harry Maguire – 7.5/10
Maguire had some nervy moments but deserves credit for clearing the danger when needed.
CB: Luke Shaw – 8/10
He gave a good account of himself on the defensive end of the field and was a threat at the other end as well. Shaw ended the game with an assist to his name.
LB: Tyrell Malacia – 6.5/10
Malacia fought for the loose ball well but didn’t offer much going forward.
CM: Marcel Sabitzer – 7.5/10
He anchored the midfield with conviction and was a strong presence in the air.
CM: Fred – 7.5/10
The Brazilian talent offered decent protection for his teammates at the back and made one key chance in the final third.
RW: Jadon Sancho – 6/10
He had a couple of bright moments in the game but never looked like he would score.
CAM: Bruno Fernandes – 7.5/10
Fernandes was a constant menace in the final third but failed to find the back of the net today.
LW: Marcus Rashford – 7/10
Rashford caused a few headaches for the opposition defenders and did well to get his name on the scoresheet in the 80th minute.
ST: Wout Weghorst – 7/10
He worked hard and created some meaningful openings for others around him in the final third. Weghorst has got an assist to show for his efforts.
Substitutes:
CB: Lisandro Martinez – 6.5/10
The Argentine talent kept things solid at the back.
LW: Alejandro Garnacho – 7/10
Garnacho made an instant impact off the bench and scored in the 86th minute which killed the game off.
RB: Aaron Wan-Bissaka – 6/10
He didn’t do much wrong when defending inside his half.
RW: Anthony Elanga – N/A
Elanga didn’t get enough time to influence the game.
