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Samuel Luckhurst

Manchester United player ratings: Bruno Fernandes and Nemanja Matic good vs Everton

David de Gea

Had an iffy moment from an early corner but otherwise rarely troubled. A clean sheet on his return. 6

Aaron Wan-Bissaka

Said it all the majority of United's attacking came down the left with Luke Shaw back. More hope for Kieran Trippier. 6

Victor Lindelof

A serene return to club football for the Swede, aided by the absence of Dominic Calvert-Lewin. An encouraging hour. 7

Harry Maguire

Commanding in defence and scoring in attack. A resounding return from the United captain after the European Championship. 8

Luke Shaw

Justified his carb intake at St Andrews. United had a constant attacking threat with Shaw back and he assisted Maguire. 8

Nemanja Matic

United's standout player in the first-half. Provided balance and was fleet of foot in instigating attacks. Substituted at half-time. 8

Donny van de Beek

Slick and adventurous from deep and got forward as United transitioned from 4-2-3-1 to 4-3-3. Came off at the pause. 7

Mason Greenwood

Anticipated Jordan Pickford's error to score the opener and his fluid movement caused Everton strife. Moved to centre forward for the second-half. 7

Bruno Fernandes

Back in talismanic mode. Pressed aggressively, demanded the ball and scored a fine free-kick in his 45 minutes. 8

Daniel James

Did not lack for endeavour but did lack an end product. More incisive in the second-half and was fouled on more than one occasion. 6

Anthony Martial

Put in a reasonable shift but got little change out of Michael Keane and Ben Godfrey as United's other forwards benefited. 6

Subs

Paul Pogba

Got some minutes. 6

Fred

United were looser with Fred deep. Assisted Dalot. 7

Juan Mata

Magical moment to play Greenwood in. 7

Diogo Dalot

Denied Anthony Gordon and scored superbly. 8

Brandon Williams

Tested by Andros Townsend. 6

Andreas Pereira

Came on for a possible swansong. 6

Axel Tuanzebe

Partnered by Scott McTominay. 6

Scott McTominay

First pre-season appearance came at centre-back. 6

James Garner

Another run-out. 6

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