Manchester United duo Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay, available for transfer in the summer, are among the players displaying leadership skills, according to manager Erik ten Hag. United have endured their worst start to a season since 1973-74 - the last time they were relegated - by losing nine of their opening 17 games.
Manchester United player ratings vs Sheffield Utd as Dalot and Onana good
22.10.2023 - 06:41 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United secured a hard-fought win over Sheffield United on a night when club legend Sir Bobby Charlton was poignantly remembered. The players paid an emotional tribute to the United great before the game, with a minute's applause before kick-off and captain Bruno Fernandes laid a wreath on the pitch.
Scott McTominay was on the score sheet again with a first half strike but minutes later he conceded a penalty through a handball. Oli McBurnie scored the penalty to level the game with the teams tied at the break. Diogo Dalot regained the lead for United deep into the second half with a stunning strike from distance.
Our chief United writer Samuel Luckhurst was in the pressbox to cover the game and here are his player ratings from the Premier League fixture.
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Overcame a knock to make a couple of decent stops in the first half and made an unconventional save early in the second half. 7
Sloppy with the ball at both ends in the first half and often overhit his crosses. Atoned with a terrific strike to put United ahead. 7
Another primarily calm performance from the 35-year-old. Evans' influence off the ball was as key as on it as he barked instructions. 7
Committed some clumsy errors back on his old stomping ground but had a calmer second half as United seized control. Some good passing. 6
Surprisingly started at left-back again and did not look too comfortable defending but Sheffield United tired quickly and Lindelof used the ball more prudently. 6
Struggled to match the intensity and his use of the ball was often errant. Better when United
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