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Man Utd ratings: Bruno Fernandes captain fantastic in last-gasp win but Harry Maguire asleep in dreadful cameo
MANCHESTER UNITED all but sealed automatic qualification to the last 16 of the Europa League thanks to a last-gasp win over Rangers. The Red Devils welcomed the Scottish giants to Old Trafford in the penultimate group match of their European campaign on Thursday night. PAManchester United welcomed Scottish giants Rangers to Old Trafford on Thursday night[/caption] GETTYA calamitous own-goal from Jack Butland initially put United on course for all three points[/caption] GETTYA late goal for Cyriel Dessers seemingly rescued a point for the visitors[/caption] GETTYBut United skipper Bruno Fernandes broke Rangers’ hearts with a late strike[/caption] And they took a giant step towards a top-eight finish thanks to a 2-1 win at Old Trafford. A calamitous own second-half goal from Gers stopper Jack Butland broke the deadlock. Cyriel Dessers thought he’d rescued a point for the visitors in the 88th minute before Bruno Fernandes broke the hearts of the travelling Teddy Bears four minutes later. SunSport’s Ken Lawrence was in attendance for the Battle of Britain and is on hand to rate and slate the performances of Ruben Amorim‘s side. Altay Bayindir – 7 The Turk is a better keeper than No 1 Andre Onana, especially dealing with corners. Took a sore one colliding with Toby Collyer showing exactly that. Leny Yoro – 5 The £52m central defender was deployed on the right side of Rubin Amorim’s three-man rearguard. Youngster was shaky at times but looked better when he had the ball. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS Matthijs de Ligt – 4 Terrible early touch stranded Toby Collyer – Nicolas Raskin’s even worse touch let him off the hook. Hooked at the break – no surprise there, although Amorim said afterwards that he “felt something”. Lisandro Martinez – 5 Once known as The Butcher of Amsterdam but he’s long lost that scary presence. Another one who doesn’t look happy in the new system. Amad Diallo – 7 Looks a bit different these days since his tough time on loan at Rangers three years ago. Not on wonder-boy form this time but still a threat. Toby Collyer – 6 Made his first appearance on a European stage and the boy done good. The 21 year old is a very decent emerging midfielder. GETTYMatthijs de Ligt turned in a poor display against Rangers[/caption] Christian Eriksen – 6 Turns 33 next month and his legs aren’t really up to playing in centre midfield. He’s always been a creator anyway but he dug in. Diogo Dalot – 5 Started out on his wrong foot as a left wing back. Switched midway through the second half and looked far more comfortable. Bruno Fernandes – 9 You wonder if he drives himself as mad as he must do his manager at times. But scored a fantastic winner. GettyBruno Fernandes struck in the 92nd minute to spare United’s blushes[/caption] Joshua Zirkzee – 4 Ruben. He’s NOT a centre-forward. Whatever £36m bought, it wasn’t a natural striker and it’s unfair to be playing him up there on his own. Alejandro Garnacho – 8 Busy and focused – didn’t look like any talk of being sold to Chelsea was bothering him. On this sparkling evidence United would be mad to let him go anywhere. SUBS Maguire (for De Ligt 46) 3 Totally asleep for Rangers’ equaliser. Malacia (for Yoro 56) 5 : Looking happier now injury worries over Ugarte (for Collyer 73) 5 : Put in a solid short spell. Mainoo (Eriksen 73) 5 : Added strength and mobility. Hojlund (for Zirkzee 82) 5 : Ran about a bit – he’s good at that.
MANCHESTER UNITED all but sealed automatic qualification to the last 16 of the Europa League thanks to a last-gasp win over Rangers.
The Red Devils welcomed the Scottish giants to Old Trafford in the penultimate group match of their European campaign on Thursday night.
And they took a giant step towards a top-eight finish thanks to a 2-1 win at Old Trafford.
A calamitous own second-half goal from Gers stopper Jack Butland broke the deadlock.
Cyriel Dessers thought he’d rescued a point for the visitors in the 88th minute before Bruno Fernandes broke the hearts of the travelling Teddy Bears four minutes later.
SunSport’s Ken Lawrence was in attendance for the Battle of Britain and is on hand to rate and slate the performances of Ruben Amorim‘s side.
Altay Bayindir – 7
The Turk is a better keeper than No 1 Andre Onana, especially dealing with corners.
Took a sore one colliding with Toby Collyer showing exactly that.
Leny Yoro – 5
The £52m central defender was deployed on the right side of Rubin Amorim’s three-man rearguard.
Youngster was shaky at times but looked better when he had the ball.
Matthijs de Ligt – 4
Terrible early touch stranded Toby Collyer – Nicolas Raskin’s even worse touch let him off the hook.
Hooked at the break – no surprise there, although Amorim said afterwards that he “felt something”.
Lisandro Martinez – 5
Once known as The Butcher of Amsterdam but he’s long lost that scary presence.
Another one who doesn’t look happy in the new system.
Amad Diallo – 7
Looks a bit different these days since his tough time on loan at Rangers three years ago.
Not on wonder-boy form this time but still a threat.
Toby Collyer – 6
Made his first appearance on a European stage and the boy done good.
The 21 year old is a very decent emerging midfielder.
Christian Eriksen – 6
Turns 33 next month and his legs aren’t really up to playing in centre midfield.
He’s always been a creator anyway but he dug in.
Diogo Dalot – 5
Started out on his wrong foot as a left wing back.
Switched midway through the second half and looked far more comfortable.
Bruno Fernandes – 9
You wonder if he drives himself as mad as he must do his manager at times. But scored a fantastic winner.
Joshua Zirkzee – 4
Ruben. He’s NOT a centre-forward.
Whatever £36m bought, it wasn’t a natural striker and it’s unfair to be playing him up there on his own.
Alejandro Garnacho – 8
Busy and focused – didn’t look like any talk of being sold to Chelsea was bothering him.
On this sparkling evidence United would be mad to let him go anywhere.
SUBS
Maguire (for De Ligt 46) 3 Totally asleep for Rangers’ equaliser.
Malacia (for Yoro 56) 5 : Looking happier now injury worries over
Ugarte (for Collyer 73) 5 : Put in a solid short spell.
Mainoo (Eriksen 73) 5 : Added strength and mobility.
Hojlund (for Zirkzee 82) 5 : Ran about a bit – he’s good at that.
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