Man Utd ratings: Greenwood impresses as Lindelof flops at Brentford

MANCHESTER UNITED beat Brentford 3-1 in West London and went degree on factors with Arsenal.

David De Gea was world class whereas Victor Lindelof struggled in Harry Maguire’s absence.

The groups went in degree at half-time with Brentford having missed a hat full of giant probabilities – a lot of which had been stopped by the superb David De Gea.

And so they had been maid to rue them simply 10 minutes into the second-half as Anthony Elanga put United 1-0 up together with his first Premier League aim ever.

The Pink Devils doubled their lead via Mason Greenwood seven minutes later earlier than Marcus Rashford got here off the bench to wrap the factors up on 77 minutes.

Ivan Toney bought a comfort for Thomas Frank’s group with 5 minutes of regular time left however United held on for 3 factors.

Right here’s what SunSport’s Jordan Davies considered the Reds’ particular person performances.

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DAVID DE GEA – 9/10

No exaggeration to say United ought to have been three of 4 objectives down at half time however for his or her keeper’s interventions.

One of many few world class gamers left within the squad.

DIOGO DALOT – 7

Turning into a stable and constant performer beneath Ralf Rangnick.

Didn’t do lots flawed as soon as once more and labored exhausting to offer width.

VICTOR LINDELOF – 5

Let’s hope Harry Maguire is again within the beginning XI, for the sake of United followers.

The Swede was torn aside by Brentford’s menacing counters and struggled to maintain up.

RAPHAEL VARANE – 6

Survived a wobble within the first half however not less than added a passing vary from the again that was in any other case lacking.

His type within the subsequent few weeks shall be essential.

ALEX TELLES – 7

Very like Dalot, this can be a constant performer who may persuade Rangnick to stay with him after providing a good attacking menace.

FRED – 7

Produced a stunning cross to tee-up the opener and bought ahead effectively, maybe a bit an excessive amount of for Rangnick’s liking at instances.

Is fairly un-droppable proper now.

SCOTT MCTOMINAY – 7

Drove ahead brilliantly on the ball, the one United participant to take action effectively all through.

Huge enhancements in his sport are being seen proper now.

MASON GREENWOOD – 8

Lastly some excellent news for a younger participant with a lot potential.

He supported effectively to get a tap-in, however his lacklustre first half show will nonetheless be regarding.

BRUNO FERNANDES – 7

There have been nonetheless the odd strops off the ball together with his team-mates however he bought on with it on this event and gave Greenwood the possibility to get again on the scoresheet after his burst.

ANTHONY ELANGA – 7

Fairly nameless within the first half however took his one and solely probability effectively to provide United an undeserved lead.

One to observe for the long run, if not the top to this season.

CRISTIANO RONALDO – 6

Seemed un-interested within the first half with a lot of arm-flailing with out doing a lot himself.

Then embarrassed himself by moping off the pitch after being subbed.

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MARCUS RASHFORD (changed Greenwood, 71mins) – 7

Didn’t have lots to do however when he bought his probability he completed effectively to indicate the sparks of yesteryear.

HARRY MAGUIRE (changed Ronaldo, 71mins) – 6

Got here on to shore up the defence with a beneficial scoreline however was a part of the mess that noticed Brentford get one again.

Didn’t cope with that cross.

NEMANJA MATIC (changed McTominay, 85mins – N/A

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