Jadon Sancho finally shows potential as he thrives in new role, but Antony continues to frustrate
At MetLife in New Jersey, United trounced the Gunners and displayed promise for the upcoming Premier League season. After 30 minutes, the Red Devils finally got on the board thanks to a potent long-range strike by Bruno Fernandes that Aaron Ramsdale was unable to hold onto.
After some shoddy left-side marking by Arsenal’s Gabriel Mahalhaes and Takehiro Tomiyasu, this occurred.
Just seven minutes later, United doubled their advantage when Gabriel lost possession in midfield, allowing Jadon Sancho to break through and beαt Ramsdale with a cool finish. 7 TOM HEATON The experienced player, who is still sharp at age 37, makes a rare appearance for the United No. 2. Early on, he made a wonderful double stop against Gabriel Martinelli that earned him a slαp on the back from his teammates.
Seven AARON WAN-BISSAKA
7 RAPHAEL VARANE In the sweltering New Jersey heat, a calm, cool presence. As he goes about his business of keeping opponents away from goal, he appears to be completely unfazed.
LISANDERO MARTNEZ – 6 Nobody enjoys a tackle as much as the hot-tempered Argentine. One, though, started a fιght when he went through Bukayo Saka, which resulted in a rιot and earned him a yellow card. At halftime, he was quick to find Saka and assure her that no ill will was intended. 6 LUKE SHAW For United, the reliable left-back creates a fine starting back line. He is constantly eager to move forward and assist from the wing, just like Wan-Bissaka.
MOUNT MASON – 6 The newly acquired player had a quiet first half, but he did execute one excellent combination move with Antony as he surged forward swapping passes. likes to organize things.
FERNANDES, BRUNO – 8 With the first goal, which he scored from just outside the box, the captain formally assumed the armband. The ball landed in Aaron Ramsdale’s outstretched hand and bounced up, not that he would want to see it again.
6 KOBBIE MAINOO These preseason games frequently highlight a recent academy graduate, and this year, such player is Mainoo, who is 18 years old. He made enough of an impression on manager Erik ten Hag in practice to earn his chant, and he blended in well with this talented starting XI. THEODORE – 6 After a hit-and-miss debut season, Ten Hag will be looking for more from his former Ajax winger this time around. He is quick and talented, but United supporters will expect more from him than just cutting inside from the right and trying his left.
8 JADON SANCHO United is being forced to mix and match due to their frantic search for a new striker, and on this occasion Sancho was sent up front through the middle. What a goal he also scored after 37 minutes, sprinting away from Gabriel’s mistake to shσσt into the near top corner.
ALBERT GARNACHO – 6
DIOGO DALOT is a substitute. Currently serving as Wan-Bissaka’s primary understudy, but what a resource Ten Hag could utilize. He is valued by him, which is why a new contract through 2028 was granted. 6 Harry McGuire After losing the captaincy, Maguire is going through a difficult period. Ten Hag claims he wants him to stay and fιght for his position, but he is not thrilled about it and plans to move. performed his duties here.
LINDELOF, VICTOR – 7 Lindelof is clearly third on the manager’s list of four center backs who will compete for two spots this season.
Brandon Williams is a six. One of those who has little chance of seeing a lot of first-team action could be on the way. He did, however, stop Leandro Trossard with a spectacular diving header in front of his own goal.
6 CASEMIRO The 31-year-old Brazilian had a quiet game despite appearing to be having trouble with the heat. Unlike many of his teammates, it appears that he will need a few games to catch up.- 6 CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN His performance declined previous season due to an ιnjury, but now, working with Casemiro, he appeared to be back to his best. However, it appears that now that Mount has come, he will be the one stepping aside more frequently.
DIALLO, Amado – 5 didn’t last long after being forced out of the game early in the second half by a challenge.
– 6 FACUNDO PELLISITRI In the 59th minute, he replaced Amad and came close to scoring a fantastic goal a la Sancho. After racing clear, he shot just wide of the near top corner.
5 Scott McTominay operated in the Fernandes position directly behind the front man, but he did not appear to be as at ease as he is when playing from a deeper position. RASHFORD, MARCUS – 6 played as the No. 9 rather than his normal position off the left, and if United is unable to bring in a striker, that might be a long-term situation. He will have been relieved to learn that he was offside after missing a chance from a yard at the far post.
5 OMARI FORSON A start against Leeds in the preseason friendly in Oslo and an invitation to the US came as a result of the attαcking midfielder’s outstanding play for the club’s under-18 team the previous year. He needs some time to get used to his new senior team members.