Manchester United secured an emphatic 4-0 victory against Everton at Old Trafford, with Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee each scoring twice.
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This performance marked a significant turnaround for both forwards, who have faced criticism in recent weeks. The win also gave Ruben Amorim his first Premier League triumph as United manager, showcasing the team’s potential under his leadership.
While the Red Devils were slow to start, their clinical finishing and relentless pressing ultimately overwhelmed Everton.
Bruno Fernandes was instrumental, providing two assists, while Amad Diallo’s creativity and pressing led to two goals. Rashford, revitalized under Amorim’s guidance, displayed his class, scoring twice in a Premier League match for the first time since February 2023.
Manchester United Player Ratings
Goalkeeper and Defence
- Andre Onana (6/10): Reacted well with strong saves to secure the clean sheet.
- Noussair Mazraoui (6/10): Solid defensively and efficient in possession.
- Matthijs de Ligt (7/10): Crucial defensive interventions and steady distribution.
- Lisandro Martinez (7/10): Quick reactions to cut out Everton’s threats but received a costly booking.
Midfield
- Amad Diallo (8/10): Key to United’s pressing game with perfectly timed assists.
- Kobbie Mainoo (7/10): Comfortable in midfield, though suspended for the Arsenal match.
- Casemiro (6/10): Effective in tackles but left gaps and struggled with passing.
- Diogo Dalot (6/10): Provided width but showed occasional defensive lapses.
Attack
- Bruno Fernandes (8/10): Influential with smart passes and pinpoint deliveries.
- Joshua Zirkzee (7/10): Struggled in open play but showcased clinical finishing.
- Marcus Rashford (8/10): Delivered a revitalized performance, with a lucky first goal and a composed second.
Substitutes
- Harry Maguire (6/10): Decent in his 30-minute cameo, though Everton had some opportunities.
- Luke Shaw (6/10): Worked on regaining fitness with a steady display.
- Alejandro Garnacho (6/10): Managed one blocked shot but was generally fine on the ball.
- Manuel Ugarte (6/10): Effective passing but saw little of the ball.
- Mason Mount (N/A): Limited impact in the final minutes.
Manager
- Ruben Amorim (8/10): A strong tactical display saw his side grow in confidence, with standout performances from Rashford and Zirkzee. Two wins in three games is a solid start.
