Manchester United and Chelsea ended their clash at Old Trafford with a 1-1 draw. Here’s an analysis of each player’s performance based on individual contributions during the match.
Andre Onana (5): The United goalkeeper had some shaky moments, particularly with his distribution. At one point, he nearly cost United when he failed to secure the ball from a Chelsea set-piece, but he managed to recover soon after.
Diogo Dalot (6): Played a steady, unremarkable game. While he didn’t produce any standout moments, he kept the opposition’s Pedro Neto under control, doing his job efficiently.
Matthijs de Ligt (6): The center-back handled his defensive duties well, including a key block that prevented a Cole Palmer shot from troubling Onana. He wasn’t directly responsible for Moises Caicedo’s equalizing goal.
Lisandro Martinez (6): Back in his favored position, Martinez showed more stability at the center of defense, performing solidly without major errors.
Noussair Mazraoui (7): An impressive showing at left-back, Mazraoui was arguably United’s standout player in the first half and continued his strong performance after halftime. He frequently moved forward to support the attack, demonstrating skill and composure.
Manuel Ugarte (3): Struggled significantly in midfield, often outmaneuvered by Chelsea’s Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo. His passing was erratic, and he lost possession multiple times, appearing unable to match the game’s tempo.
Casemiro (6): Displayed a more positive performance compared to recent games. His tackling and interceptions were timely, and he made attempts to help transition the play forward.
Bruno Fernandes (8): Delivered a confident penalty to score his first Premier League goal of the season, sending Chelsea’s goalkeeper the wrong way. His cross-field pass set up an opportunity for Rashford, making him United’s most impactful player.
Alejandro Garnacho (4): A disappointing outing, Garnacho squandered a good scoring chance that could have put United ahead. Chelsea’s Reece James kept him contained, and his failure to track back defensively earned him a reprimand from Casemiro.
Marcus Rashford (6): Came close to scoring with a shot that hit the crossbar just before halftime. He seemed more comfortable on the left wing, where he took on defenders and showed flashes of threat.
Rasmus Hojlund (6): Played a key role in winning the penalty, showcasing his strength and positioning as a center-forward. Although he had another attempt blocked by Robert Sanchez, some of his passes lacked precision.
Substitutes:
Amad Diallo (5): Offered limited impact off the bench, showing less attacking energy than in previous substitute appearances. May benefit from starting rather than coming on late.
Victor Lindelof (5): Came on late to help see out the draw, doing what was needed without incident.
Joshua Zirkzee (5): Made a promising run, but lost control before he could create a chance.
Overall, United’s players put in a mixed performance, with standout moments from Fernandes and Mazraoui but underwhelming contributions from others like Ugarte and Garnacho.
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