Yesterday Man united vs Bournemouth player rating game full analysis

 

Despite a recent encouraging win over Chelsea, Manchester United's optimism was short-lived as they succumbed to a dismal 3-0 home defeat against Bournemouth. Erik ten Hag's team, instead of building on their previous success, appeared shaky throughout the match, outplayed by Andoni Iraola's bold and dynamic side.

The visitors swiftly took the lead with Dominic Solanke's early tap-in after a rapid break, followed by headers from Philip Billing and Marcos Senesi in the second half. Although Dango Ouattara added a potential fourth, VAR intervened, sparing United from further embarrassment. By the time VAR came into play, many home fans had already left Old Trafford, disheartened by the team's woeful performance.

For a detailed assessment of United's players from the Old Trafford match, refer to GOAL's ratings.

Goalkeeper & Defence

Andre Onana (5/10):

Made a shaky start, risking a potential penalty in the opening minutes. While not directly responsible for any goals, Onana didn't contribute significantly to preventing them.

Diogo Dalot (5/10):

Engaged in a promising move with Antony but failed to convert, showcasing average defensive performance.

Harry Maguire (6/10):

Consistently United's standout player, yet the team's overall performance offers little cause for celebration.

Luke Shaw (4/10):

Deployed at centre-back, Shaw's lack of height proved detrimental as he was out-jumped for the second goal. His role in the goal's build-up, coupled with poor distribution, contributed to a subpar performance.

Sergio Reguilon (5/10):

Played with passion, but subpar decision-making allowed Bournemouth to exploit vulnerabilities on his right side, leading to some of their most effective moves.

Midfield:

Sofyan Amrabat (4/10): Struggled to match Bournemouth's intensity.

Scott McTominay (4/10): Lacked precision on the ball, consistently giving it away. Failed to find favorable shooting positions.

Bruno Fernandes (5/10): Faced challenges with over-hit passes and interceptions. Suspended for the upcoming Liverpool trip due to a needless dissent booking.

Attack

Antony (5/10):

Following his noteworthy performance against Chelsea, Antony struggled to maintain momentum and reverted to being ineffectual. However, he did exhibit commendable effort throughout the match.

Anthony Martial (3/10):

Martial delivered another disappointing performance as a starter, reminiscent of his lackluster showing at Newcastle. His pace and strength were notably lacking, contributing little to the team's offensive efforts.

Alejandro Garnacho (5/10):

Garnacho encountered difficulties finding space down the left, facing effective nullification by Smith. A potential impact may have been hampered by a facial injury sustained in the first half.

Subs & Manager:

Rasmus Hojlund (5/10): Showed improvement compared to Martial, but his performance still had limitations. Received a needless booking for requesting a yellow card for an opponent.

Facundo Pellistri (N/A): Entered the game in the 79th minute.

Jonny Evans (N/A): Substituted in the 79th minute and seemed out of sorts for the fourth goal, though VAR intervened to spare him.

Marcus Rashford (N/A): Substituted in the 79th minute, encountering the same challenges he has struggled with throughout the season, particularly an inability to bypass his defender.

Erik ten Hag (4/10): Questionable decision to start Martial, and the lack of a halftime substitution for him raises concerns.