Man Utd faced their toughest test unde Ruben Amorim at Arsenal. (Image: Getty)
suffered their first defeat of the era against Arsenal on Wednesday, losing 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium. Jurrien Timber and William Saliba both scored from corners to make the difference and gain two points on leaders .
Barring the Gunners’ sixth and seventh set-piece goals of the season, Amorim will take some positives back up to Manchester amidst a hectic festive period.
Express Sport runs through the United player ratings from a losing effort in north London.
Man Utd player ratings vs Arsenal
Andre Onana: 3
He’s been the ‘s best goalkeeper this season but fingers will always be pointed at the No. 1 if both goals are scored from corners. Had to come off his line for ‘s second.
: 6
Tested David Raya with a looping second-half header – United’s best effort – as part of a solid performance.
Harry Maguire: 8
A defensive general on his first start under Amorim. Won all of his duels, all of his tackles and completed four of five attempted long balls as part of a 96 per cent pass accuracy.
Noussair Mazraoui: 6
Covered Tyrell Malacia well down the left, thwarting , but certainly prefers his natural right side.
Ruben Amorim has work to do. (Image: Getty)
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Diogo Dalot: 6
Offered a passing option often enough but couldn’t fuel any attacking threat.
Manuel Ugarte: 6
Won more duels than any other player on the pitch but also lost seven of them.
: 5
Looked lost at times as he desperately scoured the pitch in search of the ball. Playing deeper is not his favoured position, in fairness.
Tyrell Malacia: 7
With support from Noussair Mazraoui, bottled the threat of one of Europe’s most in-form wingers brilliantly on his first start since May 2023.
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Mason Mount: 4
So quiet. Took just 15 touches in an hour.
Alejandro Garnacho: 6
Drew four fouls before making way on the hour mark but was part of a tepid attacking display from the visitors.
: 4
Starved of any service.
Substitutes
Amad: 7
Showed why he probably should’ve started the game almost instantly by scorching Oleksandr Zinchenko down the wing to earn a free-kick.
Leny Yoro: 7
His first competitive minutes for United. He looks a talent, tackling well to deny Leandro Trossard a golden opportunity.
Marcus Rashford: 5
Offered next to nothing.
Joshua Zirkzee: 5
Also muted.
Antony: 5
fans cheered when he entered the pitch. Feel for him.