Manchester United secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over fierce rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford in a match that had everything: goals, mistakes, and standout individual performances. Here's how the players rated in this thrilling encounter (a score of 6 is around average).
Senne Lammens 3 – A quiet first half gave way to a nightmare moment when his poor pass gifted Cody Gakpo Liverpool's equalizer. A costly error that overshadowed an otherwise uneventful outing.
Diogo Dalot 6 – Solid and dependable at the back, the Portuguese full-back handled his defensive duties with minimal fuss. Nothing flashy, but nothing wrong either.
Harry Maguire 6 – A brave block to deny Florian Wirtz came at a price—taking the ball square to the head—but showed his commitment. Could have been more proactive in closing down Dominik Szoboszlai before his goal.
Ayden Heaven 7.5 – A composed display that belied his experience. The young defender looked completely at home in this high-pressure fixture, continuing his impressive run of form since breaking into the side.
Luke Shaw 6.5 – Effectively neutralized Liverpool's right flank and delivered a superb cross that led to a goal. A steady, influential performance from the left-back.
Casemiro 6 – The veteran midfielder battled tirelessly in the engine room and came close to scoring with a header from Bruno Fernandes' cross. His swansong continues with another gritty display.
Kobbie Mainoo 9 – A masterclass in midfield. The young star restored United's lead with a clinical finish and dominated the center of the park with trademark composure. Liverpool simply had no answer for him.
Bruno Fernandes 7 – The creative hub of United's attack, providing a brilliant cross for Benjamin Sesko's goal. Unlucky not to add an assist to his tally, his vision was key throughout.
Bryan Mbeumo 4 – Started with promise but faded badly as the game wore on. Heavy touches and wayward passes summed up a difficult afternoon for the winger, who remains stuck in a poor run of form.
Matheus Cunha 8 – Delivered another big-game goal with a composed finish to break the deadlock. A constant menace on the left flank, his hold-up play was superb and kept Liverpool's defense on edge.
Benjamin Sesko 7.5 – Showed great desire to get on the scoresheet, notching his 11th goal of the campaign with a determined finish. A striker in fine form.
Amad 2 – A nightmare cameo off the bench. Gave the ball away almost immediately after the interval, directly leading to Liverpool's goal. Another player struggling to find his rhythm.