Manchester United hosted Arsenal at Old Trafford in what used to be a classic encounter that would decide the season. But, those days are long gone. But this game was a true testament to the rivalry both teams had in the game. Man United vs Arsenal games were special not just for the fans of these two clubs but also for neutrals.
Arsenal started the game strong and created a few decent chances. But, it was Manchester United that took the lead towards the end of the first half with a fantastic free kick from their captain, Bruno Fernandes.
In the second half, Manchester United were more aggressive and created a lot more chances. But, Arsenal equalized through a brilliant strike from Declan Rice. Both Man Utd and Arsenal had chances to seal the game. But, David Raya was brilliant in this game as he prevented United from winning. Bruno Fernandes should have won the game for the Red Devils towards the end of the second half.
But, at the final whistle, the score remained, Man United 1-1 Arsenal. It was a very entertaining game with both action and drama. So, how did the Manchester United players perform in this game? Here are the Man United player ratings vs Arsenal from their 1-1 draw at Old Trafford in the Premier League.
Man United player ratings vs Arsenal - Premier League (3-4-2-1)
GK: Andre Onana (6/10)
Arsenal created more chances in the game. So, Andre Onana had to be on his toes throughout the game. He certainly made some very good saves. But, he couldn’t do anything for Rice’s goal that made the score Man United 1-1 Arsenal.
CB: Matthijs de Ligt (8/10)
De Ligt was solid defensively in this Man United vs Arsenal game. He was maintaining the defensive line well and was also intercepting crosses.
CB: Victor Lindelof (7/10)
Lindelof didn’t do much wrong in this game. He was solid defensively and provided much solidity to United’s defense throughout the game.
CB: Leny Yoro (5/10)
Yoro was struggling to cope with the relentless attacks from the Gunners. And, Amorim did the right thing to take him off at the start of the second half.
RWB: Noussair Mazraoui (8/10)
Mazraoui was brilliant in this game, especially in the second half. He was going forward comfortably and linked up with Garnacho well. Also, he should have got a goal but David Raya denied him.
CM: Bruno Fernandes (8/10)
Manchester United's captain had a very good game. People often say he doesn’t step up in big games. But, he surely did that with a fantastic free kick which put United in front towards the end of the first half. He also should have won the game towards the end of the game but, heroics from Raya prevented the ball from going over the line.
CM: Casemiro (6/10)
Casemiro had a decent game. He knew his role. But, it would have been better to see him going much forward as he was not helping United a lot going forward.
LWB: Diogo Dalot (5/10)
Dalot was decent defensively. But, as a wing-back, he had to provide a lot more going forward and he failed to do that miserably throughout this Man United vs Arsenal game.
AM: Alejandro Garnacho (7/10)
Garnacho had a good game as he was operating as an attacking midfielder as well as a winger. His pace was creating problems for Arsenal’s defense.
AM: Christian Eriksen (5/10)
Eriksen lacked pace for this game. He failed to press upfront and couldn’t provide much in the advanced midfield role for which he was deployed.
ST: Joshua Zirkzee (7/10)
Zirkzee was fantastic in this game. He was really hard throughout the game and had a few chances. But, David Raya prevented him from scoring with a majestic save.
SUB: Ayden Heaven (8/10) - Yoro 45’
The former Arsenal man, Heaven made a big impact in this game. He was solid defensively and was moving forward as well. Surely, he has a bright future in front of him.
SUB: Rasmus Hojlund (3/10) - Zirkzee 76’
Hojlund should have scored with the opportunity that Arsenal presented him. He is having a poor season and this missed opportunity is a testament to that.
SUB: Toby Collyer (6/10) - Eriksen 76’
Collyer looked much better in this game and far better than the man he came on for, Eriksen. He was good defensively and contributed going forward as well.
Manager: Ruben Amorim (6/10)
In the first game, Manchester United was poor and the best moment was Bruno’s free kick. But, in the second half, Amorim’s team played much better. And, most of his substitutes made an impact. So, overall, it was a much better game for the Man United manager.