Manchester United player ratings: Casemiro shines while summer signing impresses in unfamiliar role
Manchester United continued their revival last night by beating Crystal Palace 3-0 in the Carabao Cup third round, with goals from Casemiro, Alejandro Garnacho and Anthony Martial.
The Red Devils cruised to victory over Crystal Palace, having 69% possession, taking 14 shots and having 7 shots on target. They also handed Sofyan Amrabat his debut in a red shirt, and made several changes to the starting XI, with Mason Mount, Harry Maguire, Alejandro Garnacho, Hannibal Mejbri, Anthony Martial and Facundo Pellistri all getting starts.
Read on for our player ratings, and who stood out for United in this dominant victory…
Andre Onana – 7 – Onana didn’t have too much to do, but played out from the back well, and did make 2 saves from inside the 18 yard box. Will be a good performance to build his confidence.
Sofyan Amrabat – 7.5 – Amrabat played his first 61 minutes in a United shirt before being substituted, playing at left back which isn’t his natural position, but got on the ball really well, making 78 accurate passes in only 61 minutes, and making 2 tackles.
Harry Maguire – 7.5 – Maguire had a strong game, making 108 accurate passes out of 116 attempted, as well as doing his bit defensively with 2 clearances, 2 interceptions and 2 tackles. A good performance from the Englishman.
Raphael Varane – 7 – Varane made his return to the side after being out through injury. The French international played 61 minutes, and made 1 clearance and 1 interception. He was also comfortable on the ball, making 74 accurate passes out of 78 attempted.
Diogo Dalot – 8 – Dalot had a very solid game defensively, not allowing Jordan Ayew to get anything down his side. Dalot made 5 tackles, 1 interception and 1 clearance, and ensured nothing came down his
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