Man United player ratings vs Real Sociedad: Fred and Fernandes impress
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Dean Henderson
Made an important save during the frenzied start and was dependable in dealing with crosses. Another clean sheet. 7
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Booked early on and made some risky challenges but defended solidly and stayed on for the full duration. 7
Eric Bailly
Had an erratic start that let Adnan Januzaj in but regained composure. Much more settled when United went 2-0 up. 6
Harry Maguire
Did not look comfortable against Sociedad’s pace but executed a key clearance early in the second-half when it was 1-0. 6
Alex Telles
Dealt well with Januzaj and was proactive in the attacking third as well. One of his best performances for United. 8
Scott McTominay
Reiterated his importance with a box-to-box performance. A doubt going into the game, he came off early in the second-half. 7
Fred
Provided balance next to McTominay and behind Bruno Fernandes in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s favoured midfield trio and his assist for Marcus Rashford was quality. 7
Mason Greenwood
Performed selflessly and mucked in in defence when he should have occupied a more central role. Unfortunate to be flagged when he seemed to have assisted James. 6
Bruno Fernandes
Where would United be without him? Fernandes notched his 20th goal of the season with the expertise of a striker and then got another. 8
Daniel James
The only dubious inclusion and it showed. Nigh-on anonymous and ran around like a headless chicken. Improved in the second-half, kept going and got a goal. 6
Marcus Rashford
Rashford was the wrong man in the right places in the first-half. Wasted three excellent chances but got his goal in the second and had key roles in Fernandes’ goals. 6
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Manchester United’s European campaign got back under way with a bang, as they thrashed Real Sociedad 4-0 in the first leg of the Europa League last 32.
United have one foot in the last 16 of the competition ahead of the second leg, while they now switch their focus to Newcastle at home in the Premier League on Sunday.
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Subs
Nemanja Matic
Important clearance shortly after he came on. 6
Anthony Martial
Sent on to boost his confidence. 5
Amad
Made his debut with a late cameo. 6
Juan Mata
Made his comeback after a three-week absence. 6
Manager
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Managed the balance of rotating the team and respecting Sociedad well, freshening up the team with logical recalls. 8
