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Samuel Luckhurst

Manchester United player ratings vs Arsenal: Lisandro Martinez and Marcus Rashford good

David de Gea

Was awkward with the ball at his feet and that eventually led to Arsenal's equaliser. Could have been set better for Bukayo Saka's goal. 5

Aaron Wan-Bissaka

Not as assured under pressure from Arsenal's pressing and he was outjumped by Nketiah. Played Nketiah onside for the winning goal. 5

Raphael Varane

Acquitted himself respectably next to Lisandro Martinez and Nketiah preferred to prey on De Gea and Wan-Bissaka. 6

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Lisandro Martinez

Handy in defence and attack. Read the danger well and his line-breaking passes were a danger to Arsenal. Magnificent header to make it 2-2. 8

Luke Shaw

Vigilant up against Saka - who bypassed Shaw for his goal - but United's reticence meant he had little to offer at the opposite end. 6

Scott McTominay

Held his own on his first league start since October 2 and tested Aaron Ramsdale with a side-footed strike. 5

Christian Eriksen

Prudent with the ball in pivotal areas but inexplicably allowed Saka to come inside and rifle the ball past De Gea. Big block to thwart Martin Odegaard. 5

Antony

Drew applause from the United analysts for his willingness to track back. An improvement on his performance at Crystal Palace. 6

Bruno Fernandes

Played the ball inside to Marcus Rashford for the opening goal. Managed the game impressively but attacking contributions were limited. 6

Marcus Rashford

Danced past Thomas Partey and drove the ball with the dip of Cristiano Ronaldo to put United 1-0 up. Denied a second by Ramsdale. 7

Wout Weghorst

Better on the deck than in the air. In sync with United's build-up play again without looking a goalscoring threat. 6

Subs

Fred

Came on to bring energy. 5

Garnacho

No time to impress. N/A

Manager

United's set up was balanced and they executed Ten Hag's game plan with discipline. Refusal to send on an attacker until so late invited Arsenal onto United and they were hanging on. 5

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