Man Utd ratings: Sofyan Amrabat impresses on full debut as Casemiro and Mason Mount prove there’s life in squad yet
MANCHESTER UNITED punched their ticket to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup with a dominant 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace at Old Trafford.
This was a much-needed win for United who have been enduring a turbulent start to the campaign that has seen them losing four out of eight matches so far this season.
The Red Devils opened the scoring after 21 minutes when a stunning ball from Mason Mount found Facundo Pellistri down the right and the winger passed to Diogo Dalot.
Dalot delivered a low cross that set Alejandro Garnacho up for a clinical finish that picked a deflection off Rob Holding.
The Manchester giants doubled their lead six minutes later when Mount delivered a pinpoint cross from a corner-kick down the left and found Casemiro who beat Johnstone with a powerful header.
The Brazil international provided the third goal just 10 minutes into the second half as his marvellous ball set Anthony Martial up for a brilliant finish from a tight corner down the left.
Here’s how SunSport’s Kostas Lianos rated Erik ten Hag’s men at Old Trafford:
Andre Onana – 6
A very quiet evening for Andre Onana, who needed a clean sheet after some below-par appearances against Brighton and Bayern Munich.
Only required two big saves in the second half to deny Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Sofyan Amrabat – 7
A very impressive full debut for Sofyan Amrabat who bossed midfield and won all of his duels down the left in the first half.
Amrabat formed a strong partnership with Casemiro in midfield and hinted he can turn United’s fortunes now that he’s fit.
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Mason Mount – 8
A stunning return to action for Mason Mount who basically created Alejandro Garnacho’s opener with a superb long ball down the right and provided the assist for Casemiro’s header.
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Anthony Martial – 7
A positive performance from Anthony Martial who scored his first goal of the season.
Martial also got an impressive goal as he met Casemiro’s ball and beat Sam Johnstone from a tight corner down the left.
Alejandro Garnacho – 7
Another goal for the impressive Alejandro Garnacho who stood out down the wing thanks to his pace and positioning.
Casemiro – 8 (MOTM)
Casemiro is simply just like fine wine, as the 31-year-old was the best on the pitch with a goal and assist.
The midfielder was unbeatable in the middle of the park, while he also scored a wonderful header and provided a scintillating assist for Martial.
Raphael Varane – 6
Raphael Varane captained United and put together a composed performance on a quiet evening for Erik ten Hag’s defence.
Diogo Dalot – 7
Provided an assist and formed an impressive partnership with Facundo Pellistri downt he right.
Facundo Pellistri – 6
The young winger played the full 90 minutes for United and continued to leave promise for the future.
A positive performance from Facundo Pellistri down the right and had a few good runs inside the opposing box.
Hannibal Mejbri – 6
Another youngster who leaves plenty of promise for the future.
Hannibal Mejbri put together some good runs and linked up well with the likes of Casemiro, Mount and Amrabat in midfield.
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Victor Lindelof – 6
Came on for the impressive Mount and continued to inspire confidence at the back. A quiet evening for the centre-back.
Jonny Evans – 6
Came on for Raphael Varane and continued where his captain left off.
Almost scored again with a header that was spectacularly denied by Sam Johnstone.
Dan Gore – 6
Didn’t emulate the likes of Mount and Amrabat when he came on for the latter. But a very precious experience for the 19-year-old nevertheless.
Donny van de Beek – 6
Wasn’t the match that puts him back into Ten Hag’s good graces, but Donny van de Beek did his job and contributed to an important victory after replacing Hannibal.
Rasmus Hojlund – 6
Largely anonymous after replacing Martial but helped during a few attacks.