Manchester United entertained Fulham at Old Trafford earlier today as they looked to earn a positive result at home in the Premier League. The Red Devils made a solid start to the game but were held to a scoreless draw at the half-time break.
Calvin Bassey gave Fulham a surprise lead in the 65th minute. However, Harry Maguire equalised for Man United in the 89th minute before Alex Iwobi scored a dramatic, late winner for the visitors. The match ended with Erik ten Hag’s men suffering a tough 2-1 loss in front of their home fans.
Let’s take a look at how each Manchester United player performed during the match against the Cottagers.
GK: Andre Onana – 6.5/10
Onana made a few important saves at the back but conceded two goals in the second half.
RB: Diogo Dalot – 6.5/10
He failed to keep things tidy inside his half but made some encouraging runs with the ball.
CB: Raphael Varane – 6/10
Varane cleared the danger when he could but was far from convincing at the back.
CB: Harry Maguire – 8/10
He gave a good account of himself on the defensive end of the pitch and managed to score in the 89th minute. However, his effort was not enough in the end.
LB: Victor Lindelof – 6.5/10
He made a few crucial clearances at the back and made two good chances going forward.
CM: Kobbie Mainoo – 6.5/10
Mainoo caught the eye at times but failed to stamp his authority in the game.
CM: Casemiro – 7/10
He got stuck in with some crunching tackles but was replaced early in the second half.
RW: Omari Forson – 6/10
Forson made one good chance in the opponent’s half but was substituted in the 52nd minute.
CAM: Bruno Fernandes – 7.5/10
He came back to defend when he could and was a real menace in the final third.
LW: Alejandro Garnacho – 7/10
Garnacho caused a lot of problems for his marker but there was no goal for him today.
ST: Marcus Rashford – 6.5/10
Rashford caused some headaches for the opposition but never looked like he would score.
Substitutes:
CM: Christian Eriksen – 6.5/10
He made a few decent chances for his teammates up top.
CM: Scott McTominay – 6/10
McTominay engineered one good opportunity in the final third.
LW: Amad Diallo – 6/10
He made one decent run with the ball.
RW: Antony – N/A
