Manchester United played gracious hosts to West Ham in their FA Cup Quarter Final tie. West Ham opened the scoring with a world-class free kick from an in form Dimitri Payet. An 83rd-minute equalizer arrived from Anthony Martial for Manchester United as the game ended in a stalemate. The Red Devils will now head to Upton Park for a replay as they look to settle scores with West Ham for a place in the semi-finals of the FA Cup.
Here’s a look at the Player Ratings from Old Trafford.
Manchester United
David De Gea – 7/10
A familiar pattern erupted at Old Trafford, as De Gea formed a major portion of Manchester United’s effort on the evening making a sublime save right at the end to save the day and ensure that the Manchester Club are in the Semi-Final draw till scores are settled at Upton Park. He was helpless for the goal which came from an inch perfect free kick.
Guillermo Varela – 7/10
One of the players on the pitch whose positives outweighed the negatives, Varela offered energy, dynamism and a lot of graft for an otherwise bullied backline.
Daley Blind – 6/10
Not an easy outing for Daley Blind by any means. The Dutch international managed to keep things in check but Andy Carroll was visibly causing him problems.
Chris Smalling – 6/10
Not an accomplished performance from Chris Smalling but did well to keep a robust West Ham forward line in check along with Daley Blind’s aide.
Marcos Rojo – 5/10
Visibly lacking on the quality front, the Argentine’s performance had energy to it but doesn’t inspire confidence and calm in most people. He did have an important contribution to the game as it wore on but could’ve as easily cost his team.
Michael Carrick – 6/10
Michael Carrick, back in the line-up, did not set the game alight and was guilty of being overrun in midfield. A better performance overall from the Englishman saw him getting through the game without incident.
Marouane Fellaini - 5/10
A ticking time bomb of a performance from the Belgian again, which could’ve cost his team in crucial points in the game. The arm to Kouyate’s face was easily avoidable. Fellaini’s lack of match fitness was apparent and he was at fault at times for letting West Ham gain control of midfield too easily.
Jese Lingard – 6/10
Jese Lingard had an ordinary first half and he failed to have any impact on the game before the second half. Quick feet and great movement in the second half, saw him draw fouls from several West Ham players.
Ander Herrera – 7/10
Herrera was a constant threat for this Manchester United side in the game. He had a few shots superbly blocked, was off target a few times and even set up the goal for his teammate Martial.
Anthony Martial – 7/10
Hardly his best performance, Anthony Martial still looked like United’s most likely goal threat all game. Hardly a surprise that his hold up play and eventual finish leveled it up for Manchester United in the end. A solid performance from the Frenchman.
Marcus Rashford – 5/10
Marcus Rashford was unable to impact the game much. He clearly needs to work on the physical side of his game. West Ham were able to limit his impact largely and keep him quiet all game.
Substitutes
Bastian Schweinsteiger – 6/10
Bastian affected changes in the Manchester United setup after being subbed on. The team immediately showed greater energy and drive. He played his part in setting up the equalizer.
Memphis Depay – 6/10
Memphis showed great energy after coming on. He didn’t get to impact the game much but added much-needed purpose to a Manchester United attack chasing the game.
Matteo Darmian – NA
West Ham United
Darren Randolph – 6/10
Darren Randolph had a decent game where he only really needed to switch on in the second-half. He made a decent block and one could argue that the Irishman was unlucky not to get a foul in the build-up to the Manchester United equalizer.
Michail Antonio – 6/10
Struggling to keep a hold of Martial for most of the first half, Antonio grew into the game. He wasn’t really as effective going forward but had a nice shot at goal which De Gea saved.
Winston Reid – 6/10
Winston Reid had a decent game by his standards. Along with Ogbonna, he dealt with the Manchester United forward line with relative ease. He blocked a couple of shots and got yellow carded early into the game for his troubles
Angelo Ogbonna – 6/10
Ogbonna looked fairly composed and solid throughout the game barring an early shot for handball against him. He did reasonably well in the game overall fading a little towards the finishing stages.
Aaron Cresswell – 7/10
Cresswell went forward well and delivered a few good crosses in. He also seemed fairly calm and composed throughout the game. Arguably could have done better for the build up to the Manchester United goal.
Cheikhou Kouyate – 7/10
Kouyate was typically energetic and used his power and physicality to control the midfield. He got an arm in the face from Fellaini for his troubles. He was also booked for a foul on Lingard.
Manuel Lanzini – 6/10
Lanzini offered a willing outlet for attacks, was tidy in possession and showed some good movement. A decent performance from Lanzini overall.
Mark Noble – 8/10
Mark Noble controlled the game in midfield and was the driving force behind much of West Ham’s better plays. He showed some great passing, superb touches on the ball and excellent work rate to take advantage of a visibly slow midfield pair in Carrick and Fellaini.
Emmanuel Emenike – 5/10
Emenike was guilty of some poor finishing having missed clear cut chances as the game progressed. For all the things that happened in the game, he should have made the best of his chances and scored one.
Dmitri Payet – 6/10
The Frenchman had an ordinary game to be fair except for the free kick. Beating a keeper, the caliber of David De Gea is no mean task. Completely hoodwinking him on one is even far more difficult. Payet made both the tasks look easy with his strike. Otherwise, he was well shackled by United all across the game. He got himself booked and could’ve gotten himself sent off had the referee booked him for diving.
Andy Carroll – 6/10
Carroll kept bullying the Manchester United back line across the game. He didn’t do well with his chances though and could’ve been the difference but for fine margins. However, the England international did reasonably well for someone starting for the first time in 12 games.
Substitutes:
Pedro Obiang – 5/10
Obiang did reasonably well after coming on but he could’ve done better for the Manchester United goal.
Diafra Sakho – 5/10
Sakho was decent after coming on. However, he didn’t majorly impact the game beyond a small phase.
Enner Valencia - NA
