Manchester United’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Old Trafford brought mixed performances from both sides.
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Here are our player ratings, capturing standout efforts, missed opportunities, and critical plays. A score of 6 indicates an average showing.
Andre Onana – 5
Onana had a challenging night, with some poor distribution and a near-mishap during a Chelsea set-piece. Though he almost let the opposition capitalize on a handling error, he quickly made amends, helping United avoid conceding in a tense moment.
Diogo Dalot – 6
Dalot had a steady game, managing his defensive duties without drawing much attention. He successfully contained the elusive Pedro Neto and held his ground throughout.
Matthijs de Ligt – 6
The center-back delivered a solid performance, making a vital block that kept Cole Palmer’s attempt from troubling Onana. De Ligt wasn’t involved in the error leading to Caicedo’s equalizer.
Lisandro Martinez – 6
Martinez looked more comfortable back in his central defensive role, showcasing an improved display that steadied United’s backline.
Noussair Mazraoui – 7
Mazraoui stood out as United’s best player in the first half, excelling in his left-back role. He maintained his energy after halftime, advancing forward when possible and exhibiting technical proficiency in both attack and defense.
Manuel Ugarte – 3
It was a tough outing for Ugarte, who struggled against Chelsea’s midfield pairing of Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo. His passing was erratic, and he often lost possession. Ugarte seemed unable to keep up with the game’s tempo, leading to a below-par performance.
Casemiro – 6
The experienced midfielder put in a steady shift, making essential tackles and interceptions. Casemiro’s defensive contribution was key, and he tried to help in transition, advancing United’s play when possible.
Bruno Fernandes – 8
Fernandes confidently converted the penalty that broke the deadlock, sending the Chelsea goalkeeper the wrong way. He also contributed creatively, delivering an accurate cross-field ball to set up Rashford for an opportunity.
Alejandro Garnacho – 4
Garnacho struggled to make an impact, missing a clear chance to put United in front. He was largely contained by Reece James and received a pointed reminder from Casemiro to improve his defensive tracking.
Marcus Rashford – 6
Rashford hit the bar just before halftime and showed glimpses of his attacking flair, looking more comfortable on the left flank. He kept trying to take on Chelsea’s defense but lacked a finishing touch.
Rasmus Hojlund – 6
Hojlund’s intelligent center-forward play won the penalty for United. He tested Robert Sanchez with another attempt, but his passing was inconsistent.
Substitutes
Amad Diallo – 5
Diallo brought some energy but didn’t add the usual attacking spark off the bench. He may need more game time to regain his rhythm.
Victor Lindelof – 5
Lindelof helped United see out the match, providing some much-needed stability in defense.
Joshua Zirkzee – 5
Zirkzee made a promising run but lost his balance, squandering a chance to create a late impact.
