#2 Defensive bedrock: Darren Randolph
Match: Manchester United vs. West Ham
Manchester United went on the offensive and played with all they have got - in terms of attacking fluency and defensive solidity - but the lack of a clinical edge cost them a point against the Londoners.
Neutrals opined that United might have gotten a taste of their own medicine against Bilic’s Hammers, with stand-in keeper Randolph in excellent form. After all, David De Gea has singlehandedly won the Red Devils numerous points over the last couple of seasons.
Called on to replace Adrian - the regular man between the posts for the Hammers - Randolph put in a Man-of-the-match performance, blocking and saving everything coming his way, especially in the second half when United stepped on the gear in attack.
Honourable mentions: Petr Cech (saved with his knee, vs. Bournemouth), Angelo Ogbonna (blocked goal, vs. Manchester United), Nathan Ake (blocked goal, vs. Arsenal)
