November 3rd 2024.
Robert Sanchez had a day to forget as he gave away a costly penalty in Sunday's match between Chelsea and Manchester United. The Chelsea goalkeeper's clumsy foul led to United's equalizing goal, but Enzo Mareca's team was still able to leave Old Trafford with a point thanks to Moises Caicedo's brilliant strike in the second half.
Noussair Mazraoui was a standout player for United, handling Malo Gusto's overlapping runs and winning all eight duels he was involved in during the first half. However, he wasn't the only player who impressed in this Premier League showdown. Let's take a look at Metro's full player ratings for both United and Chelsea.
Manchester United's goalkeeper Andre Onana received a rating of 5 for a few nervous moments in the first half, including a bizarre pass that gave Casemiro some trouble. He could have done better in dealing with Caicedo's equalizer, but he did make some good saves.
Noussair Mazraoui was named in Ruud van Nistelrooy's starting XI and was arguably United's best player. He coped well with Gusto's runs and was solid defensively, but he also had an impact in attack. Meanwhile, Matthijs de Ligt (5) looked uncomfortable dealing with Chelsea's fluid attack, and Lisandro Martinez (6) had a better performance after a disappointing start to the season.
Diogo Dalot (5) returned to his regular right-back role but failed to provide much spark down the flank. He was also booked for a wild challenge on Neto, but he did improve in the second half. Manuel Ugarte (5) also struggled in the first half, losing the physical battle with Caicedo and Lavia in midfield, but he improved on the ball in the second half.
Casemiro (6) had a tough time dealing with Chelsea's midfield runners and was often slow and ponderous on the ball. However, he did produce a superb pass to set up Rasmus Hojlund for United's penalty. Marcus Rashford (6) looked dangerous down the left but was replaced in the second half after being shown a yellow card for dissent.
Bruno Fernandes (7) had a relatively quiet afternoon but managed to slot home United's penalty. He was also involved in creating their best opportunities before their opening goal. Alejandro Garnacho (4) had a disappointing game, missing two huge chances and offering a woeful effort from 12 yards out. Rasmus Hojlund (6) had a few poor decisions on the ball but did well to win his side's penalty.
The United substitutes, including Amad Diallo, Joshua Zirkzee, and Victor Lindelof, all received a rating of 5 for their limited impact on the game.
Moving on to Chelsea, the team is currently fourth in the table after their opening 10 games. Their goalkeeper Robert Sanchez (3) had a quiet first half but made a costly mistake in the second half when he clumsily brought down Hojlund and gave away a penalty that led to United's goal. Reece James (6) did well in both left-back and right-back positions, while Levi Colwill (5) missed a chance to put Chelsea ahead in the first half.
Wesley Fofana (6) was the most solid defender for Chelsea, but there wasn't much to shout about for the rest of the defense. Malo Gusto (6) caused some problems for United with his runs down the right, but he also gave away a dangerous free kick. Romeo Lavia (7) had a classy first-half performance, and his calmness and stability helped unlock Caicedo's impressive passing abilities.
Speaking of Caicedo, he was the best player on the pitch for Chelsea, scoring their equalizing goal and expertly pouncing on a sloppy pass from Casemiro. Pedro Neto (6) was relatively quiet in the first half but showed great speed and flexibility in attack. Cole Palmer (6) looked dangerous early on and had a moment of brilliance before the half-time break, but he couldn't find the back of the net.
Noni Madueke (5) had a big miss in the first half but was well-managed by United's defenders in the second half. Nicolas Jackson (5) had a quiet game up front, while Marc Cucurella (6) made an impact after coming on at half-time.
The other Chelsea substitutes, including Mykhailo Mudryk and Enzo Fernandez, received a rating of 5 for their limited impact on the game.
In the end, both teams shared the points in Ruud van Nistelrooy's first game as interim head coach. It was a hard-fought match, and although there were some standout performances, there were also some forgettable moments for both United and Chelsea. Keep up with the latest news and analysis on Chelsea by signing up for our newsletter.
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