Manchester United Player Ratings Against Brentford
In a reminiscent afternoon comparable to their encounter against Crystal Palace just over a week prior, Manchester United found themselves facing another arduous challenge.
Despite dominating possession for a considerable period in the first half, Manchester United conceded and appeared to be the more threatening team. However, Brentford proved to be an indomitable force, withstanding the relentless attacks launched by Manchester United. It wasn’t until the dying moments of the game, when Scott McTominay struck twice, that Manchester United managed to secure a victory.
Below, you will find the player ratings for their performances against Brentford:
Goalkeeper: André Onana 5/10
Similar to his previous game, where he struggled to retain possession and let the ball slip, André Onana’s lapse allowed Brentford to take the lead in the first half. However, he redeemed himself with two crucial saves in the latter stages of the game, ensuring that Manchester United stayed in contention.
Right Back: Diogo Dalot 7/10
Diogo Dalot delivered an outstanding performance for Manchester United against Brentford. He consistently delivered threatening crosses from the right flank into the box throughout the entire game, while also excelling defensively.
Center Back: Harry Maguire 8/10
Despite being part of the defensive line that conceded Brentford’s opening goal, Harry Maguire was not at fault for the lapse. He repelled Brentford’s attacks and effectively disrupted their build-up play in midfield. Additionally, he provided an assist for McTominay’s winning goal.
Center Back: Jonny Evans 7/10
Jonny Evans showcased his wealth of experience throughout the game, demonstrating excellent ball distribution from Manchester United’s defensive half. It was a decent performance from Evans.
Left Back: Victor Lindelöf 6/10
Victor Lindelöf had a satisfactory performance, contributing to Manchester United’s attacks from the left flank. However, he failed to pose a significant threat with his crosses and was eventually substituted due to a suspected injury.
Defensive Midfield: Casemiro 3/10
Casemiro was one of Manchester United’s least impressive performers, proving to be a major contributor to Brentford’s goal with a careless pass in midfield. Consequently, he was substituted after halftime.
Central Midfield: Sofyan Amrabat 6.5/10
Sofyan Amrabat delivered a solid performance, covering a significant amount of ground for Manchester United.
Attacking Midfield: Mason Mount 5/10
Mason Mount struggled to find his rhythm and failed to string his actions together throughout the game, resulting in a below-par performance.
Right Wing: Bruno Fernandes 6.5/10
Bruno Fernandes did not showcase his usual brilliance today, primarily because he was forced to play out of position. However, his work-rate was evident throughout the match.
Marcus Rashford received a rating of 5.5/10 due to his threatening presence in the attack. Despite his attempts to force saves from Brentford’s goalkeeper, he was unable to get into his stride and was eventually substituted in the second half.
Rasmus Højlund, playing as the center forward, had a rating of 6.5/10. He performed adequately by holding the ball well with his back to the goal, but the opportunity to score never really presented itself. Nonetheless, he posed a significant problem for Brentford’s defense.
As for the substitutes, Christian Eriksen came on for Casemiro at halftime, but he did not have the desired impact on the game. However, he managed to produce one shot on target, albeit without making a significant difference.
Alejandro Garnacho, with a rating of 6.5/10, caused immense trouble for Brentford’s defense down the left side. His influence ultimately led to Manchester United scoring the equalizer in the 90th minute.
Antony Santos, earning a rating of 6/10, brought a different dynamic to Manchester United’s game and combined effectively with Dalot.
Anthony Martial, with a rating of 5.5/10, did not exert much influence on the game, but he delivered a moderately satisfactory performance.
The standout performer of the afternoon was undoubtedly Scott McTominay, who received a rating of 8.5/10. With two goals within a span of two minutes, he emerged as the hero of the match, securing the equalizer and sealing all three points for Manchester United.
