Man Utd Players Rated After Disappointing Loss to Chelsea: Garnacho Earns 8, Fernandes Gets 7.5

At Stamford Bridge on April 4, 2024, in London, England, England, referee Jarred Gillett is approached by Manchester United’s Harry Maguire following the allocation of a penalty to Chelsea in a Premier League match between the two teams. (Getty Images/Shaun Botterill photo)

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In the Premier League earlier tonight, Manchester United and Chelsea got into an altercation at Stamford Bridge. Both teams were looking for a solid outcome from their away game. The Red Devils got off to a shaky start, letting the home team’s Conor Gallagher score in the fourth minute. From the penalty spot, Cole Palmer extended his team’s lead in the 19th minute. Bruno Fernandes scored an equalizer five minutes after the Mancunian side’s Alejandro Garnacho scored a goal to get one back in the 34th minute. The score was tied at two goals apiece as the sides entered halftime.

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The away team’s second goal came in the 67th minute from Garnacho. Unfortunately, Man United lost a disheartening 4-3 away game due to goals scored by Cole Palmer in stoppage time and a deflected drive in injury time. Palmer had previously equalized from the penalty spot.

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GK: Andre Onana – 6.5/10

Onana made a handful of important saves at the back but still conceded four times tonight.

RB: Aaron Wan-Bissaka – 7/10

He did his fair share of defending and made one good run with the ball.

CB: Raphael Varane – 6/10

Varane earned the ball back once and was accurate with his passing. He was replaced at half-time.

CB: Harry Maguire – 6/10

He lacked concentration at times but cleared the danger when he could.

Manchester United

LB: Diogo Dalot – 6.5/10

Dalot was lively in the opponent’s half but gave away a penalty in injury time.

CM: Casemiro – 6.5/10

He was a positive influence at the centre of the park and was replaced in the 74th minute.

CM: Kobbie Mainoo – 7/10

Mainoo caught the eye at both ends of the pitch but looked tired in injury time.

RW: Antony – 7/10

Antony completed a lot of dangerous dribbles with the ball and set up Garnacho’s second goal with a great cross.

CAM: Bruno Fernandes – 7.5/10

He equalised for Man United in the 39th minute and created a few decent chances for others around him.

LW: Alejandro Garnacho – 8/10

Garnacho scored two good goals which put his team in a strong position to win the game. However, his efforts were not enough in the end.

ST: Rasmus Hojlund – 6.5/10

He set up a few meaningful openings for his teammates but failed to register a goal.

Substitutes:

CB: Jonny Evans – 6.5/10

He was solid at the back but could last only 20 minutes.

CB: Willy Kambwala – 6/10

Kambwala dealt with the danger when he could.

LW: Marcus Rashford – 6/10

His impact on the game was minimal.

CM: Scott McTominay – 6/10

He failed to impress after coming off the bench.