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Samuel Luckhurst

Manchester United player ratings vs Everton as Fernandes and Sabitzer good

David de Gea

Had next to nothing to do with his hands and could have had an assist with his feet had Antony used his right foot. 7

Aaron Wan-Bissaka

Missed a sitter on the rebound but his performance level was good and he made worthy contributions in the final third. 7

Harry Maguire

Got an early block in to deny Ellis Simms but hesitated when the Everton striker received the ball unattended at 0-0. Otherwise solid. 7

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Lisandro Martinez

Another commanding performance on an afternoon Everton surprisingly started with a striker. His long ball led to the second goal. 7

Tyrell Malacia

Initially played like a reserve full-back from the Eredivisie. Rash with his defensive decision-making and sloppy in attack. Better in the second half. 6

Scott McTominay

The 'defender' of the front six got the breakthrough with a clinical strike, exploiting space afforded him by Michael Keane. 7

Marcel Sabitzer

Thrived in an advanced role again. United benefited from Sabitzer's pressing and he was a goal threat. Found Fernandes for a fine chance. 8

Antony

Another creative performance, he hit the post and was denied by Jordan Pickford but also wasted two good opportunities. Harshly removed for Anthony Martial. 6

Bruno Fernandes

Stayed in a deep role and was even better than against Brentford. Exploited Everton time and again and United's dominance was underpinned by Fernandes. 8

Jadon Sancho

Did well to find McTominay to put United 1-0 up but did not make the most of it in his favoured role against the ageing Seamus Coleman. 6

Marcus Rashford

Could've sparked a goal glut with an eight-minute one-on-one he struck too close to Pickford. Had other chances but did not score. Assisted Martial. 7

Subs

Anthony Martial

Took an age to get ready when told he was coming on and inevitably scored against Everton again - his eighth goal in 16 against them. 7

Christian Eriksen

Made his return from injury. 6

Fred

Came on for a run-out. 6

Wout Weghorst

Replaced Rashford. 5

Manager

Keeping Fernandes deep was pivotal and Sabitzer was on the same wavelength as United's usual No.10. Hooking Antony was harsh but Martial came on and scored. 8

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