"What a flawless performance", "Signing of the summer" - Manchester United fans praise star after 1-1 draw against Chelsea

Manchester United fans on X heaped praise on summer signing Noussair Mazraoui following their 1-1 draw against Chelsea. Mazraoui put in an outstanding performance for the Red Devils against the Blues, especially in the first half.

Manchester United welcomed Chelsea to Old Trafford on Sunday, November 3, in Ruud van Nistelrooy's first Premier League game as interim head coach. Going into the match, the Red Devils were looking to build on their 5-2 victory against Leicester City, while the Blues were looking to return to winning ways after a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup.

The match started tentatively, which resulted in few goal-scoring opportunities for either side before the break. The theme continued in the second half, with play mostly confined to the midfield. United opened the scoring in the 70th minute as Bruno Fernandes converted from the penalty spot. However, United’s lead only lasted for four minutes as Moises Caicedo restored parity for the Blues.

The dying minutes of the game were quite edgy, as the contest could have swung either way. Players from both sides squandered goal-scoring opportunities. Despite the fact that neither side kept a clean sheet, Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui stood out in the match. Consequently, fans took to social media to praise him.

One fan wrote:

''Totally. What a flawless performance'.'

Another tweeted:

''£15m for Noussair Mazraoui, by the way. Our signing of the summer'.'

''There was a lot to take from today’s game but think we really need to appreciate Mazraoui, £12M and an unbelievable performance.One of our standout players in a poor start to the season but we really do have a class fullback on our hands,'' @AmorimBalll remarked.

''Manchester United have done some awful business in recent years. But Mazraoui for £12M is top," @totalcristiano chimed in.

''Don’t let this draw distract you from the fact that Mazraoui was absolutely class today, definitely the Premier League signing of the summer," @UTDNosa1 pointed out.

''Mazraoui MOTM for me," @UtdArena opined.

Noussair Mazraoui won more duels (13) than any other player in the first half between Manchester United and Chelsea. The Morocco international made two clearances and interceptions, won four of his six tackles, had five out of five successful dribbles, made four recoveries, and maintained a 92% passing accuracy.

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Noussair Mazraoui believes Manchester United deserved to win against Chelsea

After the 1-1 draw against Chelsea, Noussair Mazraoui stated that his side deserved to win the match. The former Bayern Munich man was one of the top performers in a rather underwhelming game.

Mazraoui worked hard in attack and defense, and his recovery runs were crucial as the midfield was often absent. The defender said after the match (via the club’s website):

‘’We fought really hard, but I think eventually, if you look at the game and the chances we created, we deserve to win.’’

When asked if Sunday's game was his best performance in a Manchester United shirt, Mazraoui said:

"I did my best today. I was more involved in the attacking. I’ve been lately more of control. I have to do more than control things in the game. So, eventually it’s my quality to also involve in the attacking and support the wingers, and that’s what they could do today. So, it felt good."

Manchester United currently sit in the 13th position on the Premier League table, while Chelsea are in the fourth position.