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Samuel Luckhurst

Manchester United player ratings as Eriksen and Fernandes good vs Nottingham Forest

David de Gea

Overcame an early injury scare to continue. Hardly had a save to make but got some punches in from crosses. 6

Aaron Wan-Bissaka

Steady at right-back and involved in the final third without obviously contributing to attacks. Another good outing. 7

Victor Lindelof

Curiously marginalised since the season resumed and he enjoyed a dependable return to the side. Barely gave the Forest forwards a kick. 8

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Harry Maguire

Was a walking disaster in the first 20 minutes when he was booked and he could have conceded a penalty but kept a clean sheet. 6

Diogo Dalot

Had to fill-in at left-back with Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia absent. Made one error with an overhit touch but afforded Brennan Johnson no joy and scored nervelessly. 7

Casemiro

Provided balance as United's favoured midfield was reunited at the 11th hour and could have had an assist for Anthony Martial. 8

Christian Eriksen

Parachuted into the starting XI at less than 15 minutes' notice and he was United's best player in the first half. Continued to create in the second half. 8

Antony

The scorer of great goals who is not a great golascorer got his first in the Premier League since October to make it 1-0. Marvellous assist for Dalot. 8

Bruno Fernandes

Returned to the No.10 role when he had expected to start as a 6. Played in Anthony Martial to make United's goal possible but headed wide from Eriksen's cross. Unlucky to have a shot hit the bar. 8

Jadon Sancho

You can see why Erik ten Hag is losing patience with the winger. Spurned an easy chance in the first minute and did not challenge Neco Williams enough. 5

Anthony Martial

Did really well to regain the ball, make the run and shoot to force Keylor Navas into the save Antony tappied in from. Should have scored with his last touch. 6

Subs

Wout Weghorst

His decoy run opened up room for Dalot. 6

Fred

Came on to give Eriksen a breather. 6

Manager

Had to choose between Fred and Eriksen to replace Marcel Sabitzer and chose wisely. United easily contended with an XI of injured players. 8

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