He kept me employed today. Had it not been for Him, I may have lost my job by now. INEOS sent me a message once we agreed to the punishment.I’m not sure how to express my gratitude to Him yet. The one player that kept him alive today was Erik Ten Hag, not Rashford, De ligt, or Mainoo.
Manchester United and Southampton squared off at St. Mary’s Stadium earlier this afternoon in an attempt to win the Premier League on the road. After a sluggish start to the match, Matthijs de Ligt’s well-placed header from close range gave the Red Devils the lead in the 35th minute. Just six minutes later, Marcus Rashford increased Man United’s lead, sending Erik ten Hag’s team into halftime leading 2-0.
Alejandro Garnacho gave the visitors a 3-0 lead in injury time after referee Jack Stephens was thrown off in the 79th minute. Man United won the match 3-0 on the road, sealing an outstanding triumph.
Let’s examine each Manchester United player’s performance during the Saints game.
GK: 8.5/10 for Andre Onana
Onana performed admirably to stop Cameron Archer’s penalty kick and preserve a crucial clean sheet this afternoon.
RB: 7.5/10 for Noussair Mazraoui
He made some good runs with the ball on the right flank and was a rock at the back.
CB: 9/10 for Matthijs de Ligt
The talented Dutchman did a good job both defensively and in scoring the first goal from close range. He is deserving of the title of man of the match.
CB: 7.5/10 for Lisandro Martinez
Martinez was proficient with the ball and played a considerable amount of defence inside his half.
DIOGO DLOT: 7.5/10 in LB
Dalot was active in the opposition’s half but had a few unsteady moments at the back. He had an assist at the end of the game.
CM: 7.5/10 for Kobbie Mainoo
He had a beneficial impact on the game from both ends of the pitch.
CM: 7/10 for Christian Eriksen
Eriksen created a few good opportunities in the last third by occasionally making good use of his experience.
RW: 8/10 for Amad Diallo
Diallo created numerous good opportunities for those around him and was rewarded with an assist.
CAM: (8/10) Bruno Fernandes
In the last third of the game, he was a continuous threat and finished with an assist.
LW: 7.5/10 for Marcus Rashford
In the Southampton half, Rashford had a couple of good moments. He also helped his club double their lead shortly before halftime.
ST: 7.5/10 for Joshua Zirkzee
Although he posed a serious threat to the opposing team’s defence, he was unable to score.
Alternatives:
LW: 7.9 for Alejandro Garnacho
When he entered, he was able to get his name on the scoreboard.
CM: 6/10 for Manuel Ugarte
Ugarte maintained stability at the rear.
Harry Maguire, CB – 6/10
He maintained order within his part.
Jonny Evans, centre, 6.5/10
Evans performed admirably in the back.
CM: N/A Casemiro
