In a commanding performance at Goodison Park, Manchester United secured a 3-0 victory against a frustrated Everton side. The highlight of the match was Alejandro Garnacho’s extraordinary overhead kick in the third minute, setting the tone for a jubilant United fanbase and leaving the Everton supporters stunned.
Despite the seemingly flattering scoreline, Everton managed more shots, totaling 24 compared to United’s nine. Let’s delve into the player ratings to capture the essence of the key performances.
Player Ratings – Everton:
- Jordan Pickford (5/10): Faced a challenging task in goal, conceding three goals with little chance to save them.
- Ashley Young (4/10): Gave away a penalty but managed to handle Garnacho fairly well after the initial setback.
- Vitali Mykolenko (5/10): Came close to scoring but was caught out for Garnacho’s opener.
- James Tarkowski (5/10): Had a mixed game, winning duels but losing sight for the third goal.
- Jarrad Branthwaite (6/10): Displayed a solid performance with aerial dominance and strength in challenges.
- Idrissa Gueye (4/10): Struggled with passes and received a booking for reckless challenges.
- James Garner (5/10): Displayed inconsistent tendencies against his former team.
- Abdoulaye Doucoure (5/10): Missed a crucial chance and showed inconsistency in pressing.
- Jack Harrison (3/10): Provided little attacking threat, making it easy for the returning Luke Shaw.
- Dwight McNeil (5/10): Created chances in the first half but faded in the second.
- Dominic Calvert-Lewin (7/10): Posed a threat to Victor Lindelof but lacked finishing precision.
Substitutes:
- Nathan Patterson, Arnaut Danjuma, Youssef Chermiti, Lewis Dobbin: Contributed minimally.
Player Ratings – Manchester United:
- Andre Onana (7/10): Looked comfortable and secure in goal.
- Diogo Dalot (7/10): Provided the assist for Garnacho’s wonder goal and defended confidently.
- Luke Shaw (7/10): Added stability to the left side and created opportunities going forward.
- Victor Lindelof (6/10): Struggled against Calvert-Lewin but showcased passing ability.
- Harry Maguire (8/10): Dominant against Calvert-Lewin, both defensively and with ball distribution.
- Scott McTominay (5/10): Went missing in midfield for parts of the game.
- Kobbie Mainoo (9/10): Impressive debut, dictating play and earning the man-of-the-match accolade.
- Bruno Fernandes (8/10): Showed leadership, providing a penalty and linking well with teammates.
- Marcus Rashford (6/10): Scored from the spot but lacked conviction in dribbles.
- Alejandro Garnacho (8/10): Scored a goal of the season contender with a technical masterpiece.
- Anthony Martial (7/10): Quiet initially but played a pivotal role in winning a penalty and scoring.
Substitutes:
- Facundo Pellistri, Sofyan Amrabat, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Hannibal Mejbri: Contributed effectively in seeing out the game.
The win showcased United’s attacking prowess and defensive resilience, setting a positive tone for the challenges ahead in the Premier League.