Arsenal’s set-piece coach orchestrated a defeat for Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United, with well-executed corner kicks leading to goals by Jurrien Timber and William Saliba, resulting in a 2-0 loss for the Red Devils at the Emirates Stadium.
Despite the defeat, let’s delve into SunSport’s player ratings for Manchester United:
Andre Onana – 5:Struggled to command his area and was beaten by set-piece goals. Lucky to escape early on when Martinelli’s goal was disallowed.
Diogo Dalot – 6:Showed promise offensively with a near miss but could have been more impactful in attack.
Matthijs de Ligt – 6:Formed a decent partnership with Maguire but needed to be more assertive in defense, especially during set pieces.
Harry Maguire – 7:Impressive in the first half with a solid performance. Not at fault for the goals conceded.
Noussair Mazraoui – 6:Adapted well to a different role but could have been more effective in attack.
Tyrell Malacia – 3:Struggled physically and lacked impact, leading to an early substitution for Amad.
Manuel Ugarte – 5:Struggled to make an impact but made a crucial goal-line clearance.
Bruno Fernandes -Failed to impose himself on the game from a deeper position.
Mason Mount – Struggled in an unfamiliar role and was substituted after a disappointing performance.
Alejandro Garnacho – 5:Had a quiet game before being replaced by Rashford.
Rasmus Hojlund – 6:Fought hard but lacked service and support up top.
Substitutes:Amad – 5: Showed improvement but couldn’t change the game significantly.-Marcus Rashford – 5:Failed to make an impact against a familiar opponent.- Joshua Zirkzee – 4: Couldn’t provide the attacking threat he did previously.- Leny Yoro – 6: Looked solid in defense despite a challenging game.- Antony – 5: Played a role in a set-piece routine but couldn’t convert the chance.