Man Utd ratings: Bruno Fernandes lives up to his big price tag but Nemanja Matic struggles again against Watford
MANCHESTER UNITED moved up to fifth in the table as Bruno Fernandes began to repay his massive fee with his first goal for the club. The £55million man’s stylish spot-kick set the Red Devils on their way to a comprehensive 3-0 win over Watford following stunning efforts from Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood. Here, SunSport […]
MANCHESTER UNITED moved up to fifth in the table as Bruno Fernandes began to repay his massive fee with his first goal for the club.
The £55million man’s stylish spot-kick set the Red Devils on their way to a comprehensive 3-0 win over Watford following stunning efforts from Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood.
Here, SunSport runs the rule over how the United players fared at Old Trafford.
DAVID DE GEA – 5
Third successive league clean sheet for the Spaniard who was once again assured between the sticks.
Wasn’t majorly troubled by a blunt Watford attack but showed his class with a powerful first-half save to deny Abdoulaye Doucoure.
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AARON WAN-BISSAKA – 6
Close to opening the scoring with a first-half effort that hit the side netting.
Solid defensive work but given a stern test at times from a tricky Deulofeu.
HARRY MAGUIRE – 6
Recovered from a poor first-half, remembered for an almost disastrous early mix-up with Matic.
Got forward more after the break and almost grabbed his second goal in a week.
VICTOR LINDELOF – 5
Unconvincing from the Swede who faces a fight to retain his spot following Eric Bailly’s return to fitness.
Caught out positionally on occasion and looked panicked on the ball.
LUKE SHAW – 7
The standout for United’s defence as he continues to fend off competition for his left-back spot from Brandon Williams.
Made some vital clearances at key times.
FRED – 7
Tidy work in the middle of the park as he faced a physical test battling a stubborn Watford midfield.
Too many touches at times but is proving to be one of United’s most reliable performers.
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NEMANJA MATIC – 4
Involved in the early howler with Maguire that Watford failed to capitlise on and never seemed to recover.
Often off the pace and gave the ball away one too many times.
BRUNO FERNANDES – 9
Build on a few promising cameos to fully show why United were so desperate to sign him, as he capped off a masterful performance with an ice-cool penalty to open his account for the club,
The Portugal international dictated play and was involved in everything positive for the Red Devils going forward.
DAN JAMES – 6
Always looking to make things happen but continues to struggle in the final third,
His wait for a first Premier League goal since August stretches on.
MASON GREENWOOD – 7
Understandably rusty in the first half but grew into the game.
Proved Solskjaer’s claim that he’s the best natural finisher at the club with a stunning solo effort, his 11th goal of the season.
ANTHONY MARTIAL – 8
Thoroughly impressive second-half performance from the Frenchman, with the standout being his audacious dinked finish for United’s second.
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Subs:
SCOTT MCTOMINAY (On for Fred, 79’) – 6
TAHITH CHONG (On for Greenwood, 80’) – 6
ODION IGHALO (On for Martial, 80’) – 6