Manchester United Vs Sheffield United Match Report and Player Ratings

Manchester United records back-to-back wins in the Premier League after an abysmal start to the season. Manchester United have struggled in recent times to find their rhythm with several injuries not helping their course.

Manchester United strumbled to find the breakthrough against Brentford, until the dying moments of the game. The same could be said about Manchester United against Sheffield United tonight.

The Reds toiling to find a breakthrough early in the game, with constant pressure from the home side, but thanks to Scott Mctominay who brought up another moment of lambency to put Manchester United ahead. Scott Mctominay will go on to gift Sheffield United an equalizer after the ball came off of his hands in the 18-yard box. Sheffield United equalized from the spot and went into the break on level terms.

Manchester United had to search deep for an equalizer with Diogo Dalot coming up clutch at the 76th-minute mark with a thunderbolt from outside the box. Manchester United walked away from Bramall Lane with all three points.

Here’s an insight into the player’s match ratings;

• Goalkeeper – Andre Onana 7/10

Andre Onana made some very sublime saves to repel Sheffield United from going ahead but we were hapless to concede from the spot.

• Right-back – Diogo Dalot 8/10

Diogo Dalot came up clutch to grab all three points for Manchester United and performed exceptionally.

• 🎖️Center back – Harry Maguire 8.5/10

Harry Maguire was a constant hurdle for Sheffield United’s attack with his endless clearance and last-ditch tackles and was awarded the official man of the match.

• Center back – Jonny Evans 6/10

Jonny Evan’s experience was again seen on display with constant clean tackles but he was later forced off with an injury.

• Left back – Victor Lindelof

Victor Lindelof looked extremely decent playing on the left and was a hard nut-crack for Sheffield United.

• Defensive Midfielder – Sofyan Amrabat 7/10

Sofyan Amrabat won 100% of his duels in midfield and rattled the woodwork.

• Central Midfield – Scott Mctominay 6.5/10

Despite giving Manchester United the lead, Scott had an evening to forget with a giveaway penalty and a below-par performance.

• Attacking Midfield – Bruno Fernandes 6.5/10 Bruno had a strong outing and grabbed an assist.

• Right wing – Antony Santos 6.5/10

Antony was a bright spark throughout his time on the pitch and looked the only threatening player in Manchester United’s attack.

• Left Wing – Rashford 5/10

Another game to forget for Rashford who couldn’t impact the game like he’d have loved to.

• Striker – Rasmus Højlund 5/10

A very quiet evening for Rasmus Højlund with little or no much impact on the game

Substitutes

• Forward – Alejandro Garnacho 6.5/10

Garnacho was a breath of fresh air when he came on and was an instant threat to the Sheffield United defense, the missed chance could have been a perfect night for the young prodigy.

• Striker – Anthony Martial 6/10

Anthony Martial was very lively when he came on and almost had himself an assist on the night.

• Midfield – Christian Eriksen 6/10

Eriksen gave Manutd different dynamics in Midfield and controlled the tempo of the game. A decent performance.

• Defense – Raphael Varane N/A

• Attack – Mason Mount N/A