De Gea
One shaky moment early on, although Dalot must take the blame for his poor back pass, but had barely anything to do after that. 6
Dalot
Seemed unsettled by that wayward volley back to his goalkeeper and was loose in possession first half, but won the penalty. 6
Varane
Good with the ball at his feet and drove forward into space well. Had very little to do defensively. 7
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Martinez
Played one wonderful ball over the top to release Ronaldo and was sharp in possession throughout. 7
Malacia
An energetic and combative presence down the left. Communicated well with Martinez when moving forward or drifting infield. 7
McTominay
Controlled the game well in the first half. United rarely tested defensively but he was better in possession and was involved in the goal as he moved the ball well. 7
Eriksen
Will face tougher tests but his pass to Sancho unlocked the game for the first goal and he was just a class act once again. 8
Sancho
Took his goal really well and was involved in the build-up. United’s most dangerous attacker and finding a return to form. 8
Fernandes
Swapped position with Ronaldo at times and tried to stretch Sheriff’s defence, but it didn’t quite come off for him. 6
Antony
Involved in the goal and showed some of that flashy footwork, but he was a peripheral presence and outshone by Sancho. 6
Ronaldo
Not at his sharpest in the first half but needed his goal and and looks to be finding his feet in this side. 7
Subs
Casemiro
Needed the run out and had a routine 45 minutes, but remains behind McTominay in battle for that role. 6
Shaw
Made little impact. 6
Elanga
Had an opening. 6
Maguire
No time to impress. N/A
Garnacho
No time to impress. N/A
Manager
Sensible decision with team selection and gave minutes to players who needed them off the bench. A solid night. 7
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