Manchester United defeated Chelsea 2-1 in a tightly fought encounter at Old Trafford earlier today. Let’s see how the players rated …
De Gea 6
There is no denying the world’s best goalkeeper should have done a lot better for Chelsea’s goal.
Valencia 7
A workman like performance by United’s captain. Particularly strong in the closing stages.
Smalling 7
Won his battle with Morata, and has bounced back well from some heavy criticism lately.
Lindelöf 7
Apart from one erratic moment in second-half, the Sweden international put in a relatively composed display.
Young 6
Given a tough day by Victor Moses, and should have done better when in possession in attacking areas.
McTominay 7
Lost Willian for the goal, but all in all another really promising display by the youngster.
Matic 9
Did a superb job as his teams defensive screen. his best performance in some time.
Pogba 7
Still looks a little sort of confidence, but grew into the game in the second-half, showing some nice touches and forward passes.
Sánchez 6
Worked hard, but doesn’t look to have fully settled into his new team yet.
Lukaku 9 ( MOTM )
Finally got his first goal in a big game with a tidy finish, and excellent crossed assist for the winner.
Martial 7
Brilliant assist for Lukaku goal. Did not impact the much apart from that however.
Substitutes
Lingard 7
Added some much needed energy to his teams play, and scored the winning goal with a well taken header.
Bailly N/A
No impact.
Chelsea
Courtois 7
No chance with either goal, and made a couple of decent saves.
Azpilicueta 7
Solid defensively as always, and his distribution from the back continues to impress.
Christensen 5
Been a tough week for the youngster after his mistake against Barca, and could have done better for both of United’s goals.
Rüdiger 6
Lacked composure in defence and possession.
Moses 7
Probably just shaded his battle with Young, although he could have done better when in attacking area’s on a couple of occassions.
Kanté 7
Got through a mountain of work in the centre, although he is not dominating games like he did last season anymore.
Drinkwater 7
Worked hard and passed well.
Alonso 7
Unable to get forward as much as usual, but did very little wrong.
Willian 8
Continued his recent razor sharp form, with another excellent display and scored his sides goal with a powerful finish.
Hazard 8
A constant danger when in possession, it was a massive error by Conte to take him off with 20 minutes remaining.
Morata 5
Poor. Looks a shadow of the player we saw early this season.
Substitutes
Pedro 5
Unable to make any impact.
Giroud 6
Received no quality service after his introduction.
Fàbregas N/A
No impact.
