Manchester United secured a vital 1-0 win over an in-form Aston Villa side on Sunday at a rainy Old Trafford.
The Red Devils put in a particularly impressive showing in the first half of the clash with Unai Emery’s side, and after creating a few good chances, took at deserved lead in the 39th minute through Bruno Fernandes.
Villa grew into the game after the interval, making it a much more even contest, but United defended well and kept the visitors at bay to chalk up a huge Champions League qualification boosting win. They now sit fourth in the table on 63 points, nine ahead of Tottenham who have just five games to play this season.
The result was just what Ten Hag’s players needed, but it wasn’t a complete performance by any means. Here were Man Utd’s best and worst performers according to 90min’s player ratings.
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Bruno Fernandes: 8/10
For a second game in a row, Bruno Fernandes was the best player on the pitch for Manchester United.
After a masterclass on Thursday evening against Tottenham, Fernandes was once again at the heart of everything positive the Red Devils conjured up in the final third against Villa on Sunday.
Drifting in from the right flank, the captain cause Villa a boatload of problems with his clever movement in and around the penalty area and quick balls in behind to Marcus Rashford.
Fernandes would also bag the winning goal, stealing into to fire home a loose ball in the box, to earn his side a crucial three points.
Honourable mention
Victor Lindelof 8/10
With Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez out injured, there’s been plenty of fuss and noise over Manchester United’s options in central defence.
Harry Maguire is forever under the microscope for making mistakes, so the one to step in and actually make a difference has been Victor Lindelof. Fortunately for Ten Hag, United’s supporters and all of his team-mates, stepping into the breach appears to be something the Swede is relishing.
A brilliant goalline clearance kept United’s lead in tact, but the most striking thing about Lindelof right now is his composure and decision making. Long may it continue.
Jadon Sancho – 4/10
It was a rather disappointing showing, however, for Jadon Sancho, considering he saw plenty of the ball against…
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