PLAYER RATINGS: Alejandro Garnacho was too much for Everton

Manchester United bounced back from defeat in last week’s derby with two penalties to down Everton.

The relegation-threatened Toffees actually looked much the better team in the early exchanges, only for two pieces of puzzling defending to gift United victory.

Not that Erik ten Hag will care too much, with United holding up their end of the bargain to put pressure on Aston Villa and Tottenham in the the top four race. Those sides meet at Villa Park on Sunday.

This was a game lit up by Alejandro Garnacho, who got assists for both spot-kicks, and Ten Hag will hope the Argentine finishes this season with a flourish after a recent lull.

Mail Sport’s NATHAN SALT was on hand at Old Trafford to give the verdict on Ten Hag’s side…

(4-2-3-1)

ANDRE ONANA - 7

Made some key stops with the midfield and defence at sea. Joint-second in the Premier League for clean sheets now, too. Quite the turnaround this season for the shot-stopper.

VICTOR LINDELOF - 6

He is never going to look totally comfortable at left back and there were enough early signs of concern to back that up. Everton’s lack of quality delivery made his life easier after the gift of two penalties.

JONNY EVANS - 6

Provided Erik ten Hag with a timely return after being forced off with an issue against Man City last week. An erroneous back pass in the final 10 minutes almost embarrassed Onana.

RAPHAEL VARANE - 7

The best of the back-line - as he is more often than not. Even when United looked ragged in the early exchanges, he reads the game so well that he turns good chances into half chances for opponents.

DIOGO DALOT - 6.5

Little to report from the Portuguese. With Garnacho in such fine form ahead of him, his focus was more on defending here than attacking.

CASEMIRO - 5

Most of the groans