Manchester United vs Arsenal: Player Ratings | Premier League 2018-19

Arsenal

Arsenal let their lead slip on two occasions

Bernd Leno: 5/10

Leno should’ve done better with Rojo’s free-kick as he ended up palming the shot to Herrera. The German was also embroiled in a miscommunication with Kolasinac to hand United a second lifeline. Moreover, his distribution wasn’t as good as previous games.

Shkodran Mustafi: 7/10

Looked solid throughout and finally looks to be coming off age under Emery. He even shook off a potential injury in the second half and soldiered on. Additionally, his ability to pop up with important goals could prove crucial moving forward.

Sokratis: 7/10

The Greek defender looks to have acclimatised to the frenetic nature of the Premier League. After keeping Kane quiet at the weekend, he enjoyed a similarly decent outing against Rashford at Old Trafford.

Rob Holding: 6/10

Holding started the game well as he was able to elude the United press and spray passes with efficiency. Defensively, he looked up to the task as well. However, a lapse in concentration allowed Martial to sneak in for the equaliser. It was a shame that he was stretchered off with a serious looking injury.

Hector Bellerin: 6/10

Bellerin enjoyed a sub-standard game throughout. While he was not tested a lot defensively, his attacking play and final delivery left a lot to be desired. The Spaniard didn’t get a lot of change out of Darmian.

Sead Kolasinac: 6.5/10

The Bosnian was one of the Gunners’ most potent attacking outlets as he gave the debutant, Dalot, a horrendous time. Despite getting into numerous dangerous positions, Kolasinac lacked the end product at Old Trafford. Additionally, he also contrived to let Lingard in for the final goal of the game.

Torreira was again immense in midfield

Lucas Torreira: 8/10

The pocket-sized dynamo got off to a relatively slow start against United yet grew into the game quickly. Torreira was always on hand to mop up things and clear danger. While he may not have sparkled as brightly as he did on Sunday, he certainly ensured the Gunners weren’t overrun in midfield.

Matteo Guendouzi: 7.5/10

The teenager enjoyed a competent game in the middle of the park. Guendouzi was rarely beaten to a loose ball and maintained excellent composure to play out from tight situations. However, his over-eagerness led to the free kick that culminated in the first goal. Despite his error, he still represents a shrewd purchase. Bargain.

Alex Iwobi: 6.5/10

The Nigerian got into some good positions but an end product deserted him. Iwobi always looks the most likely to make something happen yet never makes them happen. Something Emery and the Nigerian would want to correct moving forward.

Aaron Ramsey: 6.5/10

Arsenal’s captain on the night was decent in the first half. The Welshman’s influence coincided with the Gunners’ increased control in midfield. However, despite seeing a lot of the ball, he failed to conjure anything concrete. Ramsey was hauled off at half-time with what looked like an ankle injury.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: 6/10

The Gabonese striker was on the periphery for the majority of the game. Though he brought out a smart save from distance from De Gea, he should have buried his chance when he went eyeball to eyeball with the Spaniard. Not his day.

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Substitutes

Stephan Lichtsteiner: 6.5/10

The experienced defender covered well after Rob Holding went off injured. Didn’t have much to do in the game and helped see the game out with his experience.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan: 6.5/10

Mkhitaryan was on hand to take advantage of Rojo’s mistake and lay the assist for Arsenal’s goal. He looked busy throughout but should’ve secured all three points when he fired over from point-blank range.

Alexandre Lacazette: 7/10

The Frenchman did more in half an hour than Aubameyang could do in the whole game. Instantly, he harried Rojo into a mistake and put in the hard yards defensively as well. A start at the weekend could be on the cards.