Carabao Cup 2017/18; Swansea City 0-2 Manchester United: Player Ratings

Manchester United were hosted by Swansea City in the 4th round of the Carabao Cup last night. Jesse Lingard scored both of Manchester United's goals as the EFL Cup holders advanced to the quarter-finals of the competition, beating their hosts 2-0.

The 24-year-old struck on either side of half-time as Jose Mourinho's men returned to winning ways, following Sunday's defeat by Huddersfield.

Here's how the players rated at the Liberty Stadium:

Swansea City

Kristoffer Nordfeldt - 6/10

Nordfeldt could do little with either United goal and did make a couple of decent stops. Swansea's problems were not related to their goalkeeper.

Angel Rangel - 5/10

Rangel played an excellent pass to Routledge in the first half, but that was his only meaningful contribution. He struggled to deal with Martial whenever the United man pulled out wide.

Mike van der Hoorn - 4/10

Van der Hoorn was sucked in by Rashford in the build-up to United's first goal, leaving him in no man's land. He was often left in poor positions after struggling to work out whether or not to follow the runs of Martial and Rashford.

Alfie Mawson - 6/10

Mawson was more solid than his centre-back partner, but he also proved unable to contain United's fluid front line. He did play some good passes out from the back, though.

Martin Olsson - 5/10

Olsson had performed well enough at left-back, but he was taken off before half-time after picking up a hamstring injury. He will be a big loss for Swansea, who do not have a natural alternative in his position.

Roque Mesa - 5/10

With United dominating possession, this was not the ideal game for deep-lying midfielder Mesa. The former Las Palmas man was unable to influence proceedings with his distribution.

Ki Sung-yeung - 7/10

Ki was probably Swansea's best player. The South Korean showed some excellent touches and always looked for a forward pass when possible.

Sam Clucas - 6/10

Clucas had a mixed evening, playing some good passes in midfield but struggling to create chances for his side. He occasionally got caught out of position in a defensive sense.

Wayne Routledge - 4/10

This was a disappointing night for Routledge, who failed to take advantage of a rare start. He was wasteful in possession and made some poor decisions.

Oliver McBurnie - 6/10

McBurnie worked hard at the top of the pitch and did manage to ask the United backline a few questions, but ultimately, he didn't have the right service to make an impression.

Andre Ayew - 6/10

Ayew was quiet for much of the night, partly because he was forced to spend a lot of time chasing back and defending. He did, however, produce a couple of quality moments on the ball.

Substitutes:

Kyle Naughton - 6/10

Naughton filled in at left-back after Olsson sustained an injury. He did a competent job but was unable to offer anything going forward.

Leroy Fer - 7/10

Fer was a lively presence during his time on the pitch, carrying the ball through midfielder and taking on United players. He was a positive influence off the bench.

Tammy Abraham - 7/10

Abraham tested Sergio Romero with an excellent shot and looked more likely to make something happen than McBurnie.

Manchester United

Sergio Romero - 7/10

Romero had a quiet evening, but he did well whenever called upon. The Argentine produced a brilliant save to deny Swansea a consolation deep into second-half stoppage time.

Victor Lindelof - 5/10

This was another nervy showing from Lindelof, whose hashed clearance allowed Andre Ayew a good chance in the first half. He is yet to convince in a United shirt.

Chris Smalling - 7/10

Smalling sat deeper than his two centre-back partners and read the game well. He was also strong in the air and handled McBurnie comfortably.

Axel Tuanzebe - 8/10

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This was a confident display from Tuanzebe, who was excellent defensively, and also showed a willingness to step into midfield with the ball at his feet.

Matteo Darmian - 7/10

Darmian had a couple of shaky moments up against Ayew in the opening period, but he grew stronger as the game wore on. The Italian provided the assist for Lingard's second with an excellent cross.

Ander Herrera - 7/10

The deepest of United midfielders, Herrera showed discipline and diligence to deny Swansea space. He was quieter than usual, but Mourinho will have been pleased with the Spaniard's efforts.

Scott McTominay - 7/10

This was a mature showing from McTominay, whose assuredness belied his tender years. The youngster looked to push forward and join the attack whenever possible, but he did not neglect his defensive duties.

Daley Blind - 6/10

Blind was guilty of some suspect positioning at times, but Swansea were unable to punish the Dutchman. This was not his greatest showing, but Blind did use the ball reasonably well.

Jesse Lingard - 9/10

Lingard's brace won the game for United, with the England international taking advantage of a relatively free role behind Rashford and Martial. His two finishes were excellent and he played some nice passes too.

Marcus Rashford - 9/10

Rashford produced the moment of the match with his superb flicked assist for Lingard's first goal. He was an attacking threat all night and showed why he is such a talented player.

Anthony Martial - 8/10

Fielded up front alongside Rashford, Martial's movements towards the left flank caused problems for Swansea all night long. He showed some wonderful touches in possession and linked up well with Rashford and Lingard.

Substitutes:

Romelu Lukaku - 7/10

Lukaku did not have a chance to score after coming on, but he did the job asked of him; namely, holding the ball up and ensuring United did not give possession away easily.

Nemanja Matic - 7/10

Matic helped United control the game and maintain their two-goal lead in the second half. His safety-first passing was just what the visitors needed.

Luke Shaw - N/A

Shaw was introduced only in the 87th minute of the game and didn't have much to do thereafter.