Stretty News
·2 October 2022
Stretty News
·2 October 2022
Manchester United have been humiliated.
The Red Devils, who travelled across town to take on champions and bitter-rivals Manchester City on Sunday afternoon, have suffered a crushing 6-3 defeat.
A first-half goal fest, which saw Erling Haaland net a brace, set the tone of the game before the powerful Norweigan, along with Phil Foden, went on to complete their hat-tricks in the second half.
Antony and Anthony Martial were able to pull three consolation goals back but the game was already lost by then.
Following what has been a disastrous afternoon for Erik ten Hag, we have rated every United player that featured.
Not helped by his defence. Hard to put the scoreline down to just the goalkeeper. 3/10
Booked early on for a badly timed tackle on Jack Grealish which made his job even harder. Afternoon to forget for the Portugal international. 3/10
United looked a lot more assured before he picked up an injury at the end of the first half and was consequently replaced by Victor Lindelof. 6/10
Not the performance fans were hoping for from Martinez. Looked weak against the likes of Erling Haaland and Phil Foden. 3/10
Lisandro Martinez (right) against Erling Haaland
Had a moment of excellence during the first half after flicking the ball over an on-rushing Kyle Walker, but other than that, outclassed by Man City’s wide-attackers. Subbed at half-time in favour of Luke Shaw. 3/10
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Tried hard throughout and did make a decent goal-line clearance but was never in contention to control his side’s midfield. Subbed off mid-way through the second half for Casemiro. 4/10
Worst performance in a United shirt. Created very little and offered nothing going forward. 3/10
Ghosted through the game and eventually got frustrated. 3/10
Bruno Fernandes (centre) in action for Man United against Man City
Shocking performance that will do nothing for his England hopes. Very, very poor performance. Subbed off with 20 minutes go for Fred. 2/10
Barely touched the ball for the first 55 minutes but then scored the goal of the game – a truly incredible strike that deserved more celebration, but it has to be said – the Brazilian’s overall performance was like the entire team’s… poor. 5/10
Similarly to Sancho, Rashford also dropped a shocking performance. Never looked likely. Subbed off in the second half for Anthony Martial. 2/10
Subs:
His introduction may have been a ‘like-for-like switch’, but that’s the extent to which Lindelof can be compared with Varane. 2/10
Victor Lindelof in action for Manchester United
Introduced at half-time and did okay but will need to offer a lot more if he is to take back his spot from Malacia. 3/10
At fault for Phil Foden’s hat-trick goal. Did nothing to improve United’s midfield woes. 2/10
Was very quiet after being introduced but did pop up with a goal in the 83rd minute before winning a penalty (and converting it) with a few minutes to go. Decent cameo and one of United’s only positives. 7/10
Virtually impossible to come on and be expected to turn things around. 2/10