MEN did a Player ratings and this is how they rated united Players
David de Gea
His early errant pass set the tone for an abysmal half from United but he pulled off a great save from Jordan Ayew. Saved a penalty but pathetically penalized and beaten on the retake. 6
Timothy Fosu-Mensah
Officially the second-choice right-back but Fosu-Mensah started tentatively before creating their first real chance for Mason Greenwood. 5
Victor Lindelof
So slow and weak he made it easy for Jeffrey Schlupp to cross for Andros Townsend to score. Unfortunate to have conceded a penalty but weak again for Wilfried Zaha’s clincher. 2
Harry Maguire
Another subdued performance from the Manchester United captain and his immobility was preyed on by Palace’s forwards. 5
Luke Shaw
Dozed off for Townsend’s goal and his productivity in the final third was nowhere near good enough. 4
Scott McTominay
Got the nod ahead of Donny van de Beek and had some gumption about him without effecting the game. Looks fit, at least. 5
Paul Pogba
Did not look fully fit and carelessly ceded possession at times. No surprise he was replaced by Van de Beek just after the hour. 4
Daniel James
Played predictably badly on the right, having thrived on the left at Aston Villa last week and was substituted at half-time for Mason Greenwood. 3
Marcus Rashford
Could easily have made way for Greenwood at half-time and barely improved after the interval. Lucky to have played out the match. 4
Bruno Fernandes
After non-stop club and international football, and a new baby, he looked unsurprisingly shattered. Not his usual self and at risk of burnout. 4
Anthony Martial
Often found himself isolated with Rashford and Fernandes not at the races. Much more of a threat with Greenwood on the pitch. 5
Subs
Mason Greenwood
He Improved Manchester United but should have scored from Fosu-Mensah’s cross at 0-1. 6
Donny van de Beek
Scored to make it 2-1. Should have started. 7
Odion Ighalo
He came on but did not show any impact. 4
Manager
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Got some obviously dubious selections badly wrong that he acknowledged by withdrawing James at the interval. His changes had a positive impact but damage had been done. 3
