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Samuel Luckhurst

Manchester United player ratings vs Chelsea: Eriksen good and Casemiro excellent

David de Gea

Had one of his quietest halves at Stamford Bridge as United dominated the first but were busier in their own third in the second. 6

Diogo Dalot

His disciplined positioning and awareness penned in Ben Chilwell while Chelsea operated with wing-backs. 7

Raphael Varane

Defended near faultlessly and slid in to make a vital interception in the first-half. Unfortunately for Varane, he was forced off injured and appeared to be in tears. 7

Read more: Varane left in tears after injury forces United defender off vs Chelsea

Lisandro Martinez

Another uncompromising performance from the Argentine, who was often the obstacle in Chelsea's way until Scott McTominay gave them a free hit. 8

Luke Shaw

Forward-thinking and saw a shot go wide after one marauding run in the first-half. Defensively secure in another impressive individual performance. 7

Casemiro

Almost every pass he hit went forward. The best player on the pitch before and after Chelsea changed formation and got the late equaliser. 8

Christian Eriksen

His recall highlighted his importance and United were dominant with the Dane and Eriksen before Graham Potter energised Chelsea with Mateo Kovacic's introduction. 7

Antony

Most of United's attacking in the first-half went down the right and Antony was a constant threat but squandered a great chance. 6

Bruno Fernandes

Created great chances for Antony and Marcus Rashford. Was relocated to the left for almost all of the second-half to counter Chelsea's tactical change and that blunted him. 6

Jadon Sancho

Fortunate to start and, like in midweek, he was the weakest link. Substituted four minutes into the second-half and his last action was to play the ball out. 4

Marcus Rashford

Struck tamely at Kepa Arrizabalaga and struck with more conviction to force another more agile stop. Still no goal through the middle. 6

Subs

Fred

A decent option to send on to counter Chelsea's change but he underperformed and vexed his manager. 5

Victor Lindelof

Replaced the injured Varane. 6

Scott McTominay

Brainlessly fouled Armando Broja inside his own area. 3

Anthony Elanga

Highlighted United's attacking issues that he was their 'goalscorer' to come on. 5

Manager

The demotion of Fred may have seemed harsh but was vindicated as United were arguably more dominant in the first 45 minutes than against Tottenham. Introducing Fred was well-intended but he under-performed and it adversely affected Fernandes. 6

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