David de Gea
Wasn't set for Ilkay Gundogan's first volley and did not move his feet quickly enough to stop the saveable second. Needs moving on. 4
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
United's best player in the first half and he salvaged the attack that earned a penalty off Jack Grealish's handball. Harshly booked. 7
Raphael Varane
Missed a good chance as half time loomed. Dealt physically with Erling Haaland, who pulled onto Victor Lindelof regularly. 6
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Victor Lindelof
Hesitated with his first duel and it led to City scoring after 12 seconds. Struggled to get to grips with Haaland all afternoon. 5
Luke Shaw
Quiet but disciplined. Solid enough in defence but had little impact in the final third as City pinned United back. 6
Casemiro
Beaten by Haaland in the air seconds before Gundogan smacked the ball in but gradually improved. Held his own in the midfield battle. 6
Fred
Had to start but could have been very good or very bad. He was the latter and irked United supporters early on. Fouled time and again and City scored from a free-kick Fred conceded. 3
Bruno Fernandes
Coolly converted his penalty to equalise and buoy United after a chastening start. Strove to make a difference. 6
Christian Eriksen
Often serene with the ball but it was apparent early on he would not last that long and he could barely keep up when City kept the ball. 5
Jadon Sancho
Too respectful of the blue shirt he once wore. Utterly fazed again and played as though on borrowed time. Only lasted beyond the 70-minute mark as United had an inadequate bench. 3
Marcus Rashford
Showed why he does not often play through the middle but had a good opportunity that he fired over. 5
Subs
Alejandro Garnacho
An upgrade on Sancho on the left. Curled an effort wide. 6
Wout Weghorst
No impact. 5
Scott McTominay
Nearly scored. 6
Manager
Played the team that had been predicted but Haaland preyed on Lindelof and Fred let the side down. Could do little damage with such a poor bench. 6
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