Manchester United travelled to the South Coast earlier this afternoon to face-off against the in-form Southampton in a game which dramatically ended 2-3.
Two stunning set pieces from midfielder James Ward-Prowse helped gift the Saints with an early 2-0 lead, but an inspired second-half appearance from new-striker Edinson Cavani ensured the Reds took all three-points.
In light of today’s game, we have rated every United player who featured.
David De Gea
United’s number-one saw his goal come under fire during a first-half which saw Jan Bednarek score from a corner and James Ward-Prowse curl home a perfect free-kick.
Clattered into the post whilst trying to save Ward-Prowse’s free-kick and consequently forced off through injury at half-time for Dean Henderson.
Rating: 2/10
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Not much the right-back could have done to prevent Southampton’s two goals during the first-half but Saints’ winger Moussa Djenpo did cause him problems all afternoon.
Wan-Bissaka did look fairly competent throughout when going forward though.
Rating: 6/10
Victor Lindelof
Looked weak in defence throughout the first-half but did make a handful of key recovery passes throughout the second 45-minutes..
Rating: 6/10
Harry Maguire
Pulled all over the place during the first-half but looked much improved during the second-half.
Judged when to cover and when to step forward to break-up play well.
Rating: 6/10
Alex Telles
Whipped in several good looking balls but wasn’t the most commanding at the back.
United’s new attacking left-back still has some way to go before he can consider his position nailed down.
Subbed off late on for Brandon Williams.
Rating: 5/10
Donny van de Beek
United’s best player throughout the first-half. Kept possession well, found space even better and always looked to go forward.
Faded from the game slightly during the second-half but nevertheless, it’s going to be tough for his manager to demote him back to the bench again.
Rating: 7/10
Bruno Fernandes
Didn’t go the Portuguese Magnifico’s way during the first-half. Struggled with Southampton’s physical midfield and was frequently out muscled in the middle of the park.
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