Manchester United player ratings as Marcus Rashford and Christian Eriksen good vs Arsenal

Denied Gabriel Martinelli a couple of times in the first-half. A steady afternoon amid the pressure from Arsenal. 7 Diogo Dalot Started on the front foot but was on the back foot for Arsenal's disallowed goal and then had to mind his approach. Defended well. 7 Raphael Varane A reassuring presence in the first-half with other members of the back four prone to rashness but his loose pass led to the equaliser. 6 Read more: Why Van de Beek was missing for United vs Arsenal Lisandro Martinez Had some helter-skelter moments but his distribution breaking the lines was handy amid spells of Arsenal pressure. 7 Tyrell Malacia Had his work cut out against the brilliant Bukayo Saka and fortunate not to give away a penalty for a late tackle. Caught off the pace for Arsenal's goal. 6 Scott McTominay Aggressive and vigilant, particularly when Arsenal started to hog the ball. Disciplined throughout and accepted a booking with a tactical foul. 8 Christian Eriksen Sprung the attack Antony scored from with a brilliant pass that took Arsenal's midfielders out of the move. Involved in the second goal and squared for Marcus Rashford to make it 3-1. 8 Antony A variable half was rendered moot when he skilfully guided the ball around Aaron Ramsdale. Came off before the hour as he had not played in three weeks. 7 Bruno Fernandes Had a key role in the move for Antony's goal, getting fouled in the build-up, and worked indefatigably. Great pass to play Rashford in. 7 Jadon Sancho Did not test auxiliary right-back Ben White enough and remains prone to meandering through games when he should have the full-back on the back foot. 5 Marcus Rashford Teed up Antony to score but he was otherwise a passenger in the first-half and fortunate to stay on when Antony went off. Then he scored against Arsenal for the first time since his league debut. Then scored again. 8 Cristiano Ronaldo A classy impact when he was unfortunate not to start. 7 Fred Could've played Ronaldo in. 6 Casemiro Came on later than expected. 5 Harry Maguire Booked immediately. 5 Manager

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