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Manchester United
David de Gea (8.5/10)
Reminded us yet again why he is considered to be one of the best if not the best keeper in the world. Two great saves helped Manchester United to a hard-fought away victory on Sunday.
Matteo Darmian (5.5/10)
Looked shaky in the opening minutes as Tadic seemed to have his dancing boots on. Grew back into the game, but never the offensive threat that he is usually.
Chris Smalling (6/10)
Like most of the backline looked shaky in the early proceeding. Was lucky to escape unscathed after his aimless clearance ended with Pelle only hitting the post. To his credit, didn’ t do much wrong afterwards.
Marcos Rojo (6/10)
Ward-Prowse handed him a torrid opening twenty minutes. With Mane up against him for the latter part of the contest, seemed to grow back into the game.
Daley Blind (5/10)
He surely is not the classic centre-back and you could hardly fault him for not being able to cope up with the physicality of Pelle early in the game. The Italian toyed with Blind in the opening minutes. He did well to keep his composure for most of the game.
Morgan Schneiderlin (7/10)
Not the greatest on the eye but another effective performance from the Frenchman. Made three crucial interceptions and had a pass accuracy of 95%. Was lucky not to end up in the referee’s book on his return to St. Mary’s.
Michael Carrick (6/10)
Failed to pick up Mane’s run for Southampton’s opener. Mane was a handful for both him and Schneiderlein in the opening minutes. Would have breathed a sigh of relief when he was pushed out wide.
Juan Mata (7/10)
Seemed to be United’s only spark of creativity int eh early goings. Ended up with an assist for the first goal, though he should have been flagged offside and a crucial third for the away team that sealed the fate of the game.
Memphis Depay (5.5/10)
Another outing and another ninety minutes that was stricken with inconsistency and glimpses of the talent that he possesses. Missed a great opportunity in the first half from Juan Mata’s cross, and then went on to slam his shot against the post prior to the third goal.
Wayne Rooney (5/10)
Back after his two-game absence and still the long goal drought continued. Looked ill at ease again in the withdrawn role.
Anthony Martial (9/10) – Man of the match
He might not yet be worth “every penny” as Martin Tyler exclaimed last week, but he is certainly putting his mark on the table. He has three goals in two now and certainly possesses the cool and composed head that every goalscorer needs. The signs are surely promising.
Subs:
Antonio Valencia (6/10)
Replaced Darmian at the break and provided a much better option going forward in this one.
Bastian Schweinsteiger (7/10)
Introduced near the hour mark in place of Carrick and brought in renewed energy in the middle. Made crucial interceptions and dominated the midfield.
Paddy McNair (4/10)
Replaced Rojo late on and took over the central defensive duties from Daley Blind. Could have give Pelle a more robust challenge when the Italian rose to head home his and Southampton’s second
