Sunderland have some deep problems under David Moyes with relegation looking inevitable but Manchester United are having problems of their own. Frustrating draws, relegation and the chance for a top four finish, these were the things in the spotlight as Stadium of Light hosted Jose’s Reds. The hosts lacked intent and the visitors capitalised. A precise finish from Zlatan had the power to beat Pickford and two clinical goals were slotted in by Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Marcus Rashford later in the second half.
The Best & Worst Manchester United Players Rated In Their Comfortable Win Vs Sunderland
1) GK: Sergio Romero – 7/10
Had to make himself big and deny Anichebe in the first half and that was impressive. He was hardly troubled later on. This is Romero’s 9th clean-sheet in a dozen games.
2) RB: Matteo Darmian – 6/10
A rare start for the Italian and he looked tidy at the back but added no supplements to the attack.
3) CB: Eric Bailly – 7/10
Very supple, strong and composed. He’s proving his worth and has been undoubtedly United’s best centre-back so far. A rock-solid performance again!
4) CB: Marcos Rojo – 7/10
Had to deal with Defoe’s wit but he had a comfortable afternoon as well and he’s formed a good partnership with Bailly.
5) LB: Luke Shaw – 7.5/10
He was an asset going forward and contributed to the attack, hardly put a foot wrong except for getting booked and he notched an assist for Mkhitariyan’s goal. He was subbed off early but he made the desired impact.
6) CM: Ander Herrera – 6/10
Had a decent game. He kept the flow ticking, got an assist for Zlatan’s opener and helped out his defence whenever needed.
7) CM: Marouane Fellaini – 6/10
Maintained discipline and stuck to basics in the midfield. He was the captain for the day and it must have been a proud moment.
8) CM: Paul Pogba – 4/10
Drifted off from the game and wasted a great chance to score in the second half. Underwhelming again.
9) RF: Jesse Lingard – 5/10
Moved around well and work-rate was fine as usual. Nothing extraordinary.
10) LF: Henrikh Mkhitaryan – 6.5/10
Would have earned back Mourinho’s trust with a good display. His second half was much improved and he finished the chance he got. Clinical!
11) ST: Zlatan Ibrahimovic – 8.5/10
He’s world class. A precise shot made the difference as he opened up the scoring, his hold up play was good and he assisted Rashford for the third.
