Manchester United clashed heads with Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium earlier today as they hoped to earn a positive result on the road. The Red Devils made a quick start to the game and got their noses ahead in the ninth minute when Casemiro scored with a decent finish. Man United went into the half-time break with a 1-0 lead.
Erik ten Hag’s men controlled the game well in the second half and earned a crucial 1-0 win on their travels.
Let’s take a look at how each Manchester United player fared during the match against the Cherries.
GK: David de Gea – 7.5/10
The Spanish keeper made a few decent saves at the back and earned a crucial clean sheet today.
RB: Aaron Wan-Bissaka – 7/10
He was solid when defending inside his half and had some lively moments in the final third.
CB: Raphael Varane – 6.5/10
Varane cleared the danger when needed and did enough to secure a clean sheet.
CB: Victor Lindelof – 7/10
He gave a good account of himself on the defensive end of the field and would be quite happy with the shutout.
LB: Luke Shaw – 7.5/10
The English full-back was a positive influence at both ends of the field.
CM: Casemiro – 8.5/10
Casemiro anchored the midfield with conviction and had a few bright moments in the opponent’s half. He ended up scoring the only goal of the game with an improvised finish in the ninth minute.
CM: Christian Eriksen – 7.5/10
He got stuck in with a handful of solid tackles and was a good presence on the ball as well.
RW: Antony – 6.5/10
Antony caused a few headaches for his marker but was mostly ineffective in the final third.
CAM: Bruno Fernandes – 7.5/10
Fernandes managed to create some inviting chances for others around him but failed to register a goal.
LW: Jadon Sancho – 7/10
The English talent made a couple of good chances in the final third and looked dangerous with the ball at his feet.
ST: Anthony Martial – 7/10
He made some promising runs with the ball but struggled to threaten the opponent’s goal.
Substitutes:
ST: Wout Weghorst – 6.5/10
He made one key chance in the Bournemouth half.
LW: Alejandro Garnacho – 6/10
Garnacho made one positive run with the ball.
CM: Fred – N/A
He hardly had any time to influence the game.
CM: Scott McTominay – N/A
McTominay didn’t get enough time to make an impact.
