Manchester United player ratings as Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane superb vs Liverpool

Manchester United defeated Liverpool in the Premier League at Old Trafford, and these are the players’ ratings.

De Gea, David

 

Emerged successfully from his area in the first half and made three excellent stops in the second before being defeated by Mohamed Salah. 7

 

Dalot, Diogo

 

He was far more confident in his tackling against Luis Diaz than he had been in pre-season. The Colombian’s offensive ability was limited. 8

 

Varane, Raphael

 

Perverse He was always a backup defender despite being the club’s top center-back. It was obvious. Varane brilliantly led an otherwise inexperienced backline. 9

 

Martinez, Lisandro

 

Imposing himself from the first minute against Mohamed Salah and James Milner. Bruno Fernandes prevented their own goal. 9

 

Malacia, Tyrell

 

An impressive full debut, overcoming jitters and being confident enough to take set-pieces. Defended tenaciously. 8

 

McTominay, Scott

 

He was disciplined as the defensive midfielder and got dug in, which was a step up from the Brighton catastrophe. 6

 

Eriksen, Christian

 

Showed great poise to save the attack that resulted in Jadon Sancho’s first goal. Always on the ball. 7

 

Fernandes, Bruno

 

He made more effective passes in the first ten minutes than he had all year. I started to regress a little and made a diving reservation. 6

 

Elanga, Anthony

 

Squandered an open chance with the game still scoreless, then made amends by picking out Sancho. Came off at halftime, and the substitution was not enforced. 6

 

Rashford, Marcus

 

When played in for a couple of chances in the first half, he was at the tip of the arrow but dull. In the second round, he made no mistakes. 7

 

Sancho Jadon

 

To lift the roof and give United a deserved lead, he made his goal look remarkably easy. Although not a continual thorn, it had the greatest impact. 7

 

Subs

 

Martial, Anthony

 

He improved on Elanga by playing Rashford through to make it 2-0.

 

Fred

 

Extra toughness in the midfield. 6

 

Ronaldo, Cristiano

 

I hit a volley.

 

Wan-Bissaka Aaron Wan-Bissaka

 

The season’s first appearance. 5

 

Van de Beek, Donny

 

Arrived late.

 

Manager

 

Made critical judgments that helped United. Targeting Trent Alexander-Arnold was effective, as was introducing Martial during the intermission. 8