Here are the ratings from Manchester United’s 4-2 win over Brighton at Old Trafford.
Starters
Senne Lammens – 6
Could’ve done better on the first goal, but another composed performance. He’ll have to work on little things, but his fundamentals look sound.
Diogo Dalot – 5
He’s starting games because he’s more reliable than anyone else in that role, but he doesn’t offer much going forward and still has a lot of careless moments.
Leny Yoro – 6
Had some trouble against Yankuba Minteh. Will probably be in and
out of the side all season, depending on the opponent and situation. Still a player developing his game, and that’s fine.
Matthijs De Ligt – 7
Looked comfortable for the most part. The changes disrupted the game’s momentum.
Luke Shaw – 8
Solid before going off. Just needs to stay fit.
Amad Diallo – 8
He’s back in form and seems to have built some chemistry with Bryan Mbeumo. There’s an electricity about that flank now.
Casemiro – 8
A goal and an assist. His absence was felt.
Bruno Fernandes – 8
That dummy summed up some of the football on display today. Another top performance from the captain.
Bryan Mbeumo – 10
Two brilliant finishes, and just a top performance with and without the ball.
Matheus Cunha – 9
The first of many and well deserved. Has real star quality.
Benjamin Sesko – 8
He only got one assist, but he showed a lot of skill today.
Subs
Patrick Dorgu – 2
Unreliable. Wouldn’t be surprised if Malacia is recalled at this rate.
Kobbie Mainoo – 2
Got dispossessed twice after coming on. He’s the most talented of the subs who came on today, but he has to earn his place back in the side.
Manuel Ugarte – 2
Not the level required.
Ayden Heaven – 7
The only sub who came out looking good.
Joshua Zirkzee – 4
Had some good moments on the ball, but should’ve done better on Brighton’s second goal.
Manager
Ruben Amorim – 8
Champagne football for large parts of the game. There was a swagger about the forwards today. Of course, there were some concerning signs as well. Substitutes are a part of the game, but there are still a couple of players who, even as subs, are putting the side in trouble. Handling this is going to define the season. He’ll have learnt a lot today.
