“What a dismal performance—he deserves to be dropped entirely.” A Manchester United player received a shocking 1/10 rating in the team’s 3-0 loss to Tottenham, prompting calls for immediate action.
Manchester United delivered a dismal performance, falling 3-0 to Tottenham Hotspur. Spurs got off to a flying start when Micky van de Ven made an incredible run from his own half, evading multiple United challenges to set up Brennan Johnson for an easy opening goal.
As the first half progressed, Tottenham established control, leaving United struggling to cope. The home team was fortunate to be just one goal down at halftime, especially after captain Bruno Fernandes received a red card for a reckless kick at James Maddison.
Whatever manager Erik ten Hag said during the break had no impact, as Spurs doubled their lead just two minutes into the second half. Johnson capitalized on a lack of defensive organization from United, crossing for Dejan Kulusevski to score. United did create more chances after the hour mark, but the damage was already done, culminating in Dominic Solanke sealing the game with a third goal 13 minutes from time.
**Player Ratings:**
**Manchester United:**
– **Andre Onana (5/10):** Not entirely to blame for the defensive collapse in front of him.
– **Diogo Dalot (3/10):** Struggled as part of a disorganized back four.
– **Lisandro Martinez (4/10):** Had a tough time as midfield support was lacking.
– **Matthijs de Ligt (4/10):** Overwhelmed by Van de Ven’s powerful run.
– **Noussair Mazraoui (4/10):** Booked early, which hindered his second-half performance.
– **Manuel Ugarte (4/10):** Faced a challenging debut as Spurs dominated.
– **Kobbie Mainoo (4/10):** Struggled before being injured and substituted before halftime.
– **Marcus Rashford (3/10):** Had limited impact after the red card.
– **Bruno Fernandes (1/10):** Largely invisible before his sending off.
– **Alejandro Garnacho (5/10):** Tried to be a creative outlet amidst the struggle.
– **Joshua Zirkzee (3/10):** Lacked mobility, especially after the red card.
– **Casemiro (4/10):** Came on at halftime but had little effect.
– **Christian Eriksen (4/10):** Introduced too late to make a difference.
– **Amad Diallo (5/10):** Came on late and contributed minimally.
– **Mason Mount (4/10):** Largely forgettable performance after replacing Mainoo.
– **Rasmus Hojlund (5/10):** Had few chances to make an impact.
**Tottenham Hotspur:**
– **Guglielmo Vicario (6/10):** A quiet day as Spurs dominated.
– **Destiny Udogie (7/10):** A solid performance before being substituted at halftime.
– **Micky van de Ven (9/10):** His stunning run set the tone for Spurs, showcasing his talent.
– **Cristian Romero (7/10):** Provided leadership as Spurs weathered United’s attempts to push forward.
– **Pedro Porro (6/10):** Solid first half but was booked in the second.
– **James Maddison (7/10):** Influential early on before fading; involved in Fernandes’ red card incident.
– **Rodrigo Bentancur (7/10):** Played a crucial role in midfield stability.
– **Dejan Kulusevski (8/10):** Scored confidently to extend the lead.
– **Timo Werner (6/10):** Missed several chances to increase the scoreline.
– **Dominic Solanke (7/10):** Patiently waited for his opportunity and scored the final goal.
– **Brennan Johnson (7/10):** Gained confidence from his early goal and contributed to the second.
– **Lucas Bergvall (6/10):** Played the final 13 minutes as Spurs maintained control.
– **Djed Spence (7/10):** Came on at halftime, contributing to the win.
– **Radu Dragusin (6/10):** Made a late appearance as Spurs closed out the match.
– **Mikey Moore (6/10):** Played the final moments with Spurs in command.
– **Pape Matar Sarr (6/10):** Brought fresh legs and assisted in the third goal.
Van de Ven’s breathtaking run to create Spurs’ first goal highlighted his immense talent, as he demonstrated the qualities United sorely lacked. Despite a strong performance from Tottenham, United struggled to find their footing throughout the match.
