Man Utd scores: Martinez exhibits his World Cup class however Antony has work to do
MANCHESTER UNITED suffered a devastating 3-2 loss away at Premier League leaders Arsenal on Sunday night.
Marcus Rashford gave the guests the lead with a very good 25-yard strike.
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Eddie Nketiah levelled with a close-range header, earlier than Bukayo Saka rifled a beautiful effort into the underside nook eight minutes into the second half.
Man Utd then levelled issues up as soon as extra earlier than the hour mark as Lisandro Martinez scooped in an unconventional header.
Erik ten Hag‘s males practically held out for some extent however Arsenal‘s relentless stress paid off with Nketiah’s late winner.
Right here is how SunSport’s Charlie Wyett noticed the performances of the Man Utd gamers on the Emirates.
David De Gea – 6
Uncovered for the primary purpose and perhaps, had he not taken a small step to the left, would have saved out Saka’s strike.
Good late cease from Nketiah.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka – 6
Having fun with a renaissance within the United workforce however misplaced Nketiah for the equaliser.
Equally, annoyed Arsenal with some wise, no-nonsense defending.
Raphael Varane – 7
Some necessary blocks, significantly within the first half for United.
Lisandro Martinez – 7
Terrific recreation. Gorgeous sort out to disclaim Xhaka a goal-scoring alternative after which was in the proper place to attain a header.
Could solely be 5ft 9ins however a giant signing.
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Luke Shaw – 7
Dispossessed Saka and fed Rashford the ball for the purpose.
His challenges on Saka aggravated Mikel Arteta a lot the Arsenal supervisor obtained cautioned for his moaning.
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Christian Eriksen – 6
May have completed significantly better in closing down Saka for the second. No surprise he threw his arms up within the air when the ball whizzed previous De Gea.
Learnt from the error and deflected a Saka shot on to the submit having already delivered the nook for United’s second.
Scott McTominay – 6
A shock starter in midfield. Pressured a good save from Ramsdale at 1-1 and did okay though typically too gradual.
Antony – 6
At all times a menace on the counter assault for United though Arsenal followers took a dislike to him as they felt he dived.
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Bruno Fernandes – 6
Reckons he ought to have been awarded a penalty however he bumped into Aaron Ramsdale.
Performed a component in Rashford’s opening purpose.
Marcus Rashford – 7
Good purpose, out of nowhere, to place United forward.
Denied a second by Ramsdale.
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Wout Weghorst – 6
Didn’t have any sniff of purpose however nonetheless labored arduous and he tried to drag gamers out of place when United moved ahead.
Just a few good touches however must get much more concerned.