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Samuel Luckhurst

Manchester United player ratings as Alejandro Garnacho and David de Gea good vs Real Sociedad

David de Gea

Made two big saves at the end of the first-half to preserve United's lead and handled other attempts with care. 7

Diogo Dalot

Defensively dependable again on his 25th consecutive start for the club and adapted to the formation change well, albeit not as present in attack. 7

Victor Lindelof

Recalled at the expense of Harry Maguire and showed why. Calm with and without the ball and is developing a good understanding with Lisandro Martinez. His substitution was likely enforced. 7

Read more: United reaction vs Sociedad

Lisandro Martinez

As combative as ever, he was especially dominant in the aerial duels and vigilantly sensed Lindelof's vulnerability to high balls. 8

Luke Shaw

Almost always supplemented United's counter-attacks with his overlaps and his front-foot defending was key. Not maximised after United went to a back three. 7

Casemiro

Much more defensive-minded tonight and was often at the right place at the right time. A solid performance back in Spain. 7

Christian Eriksen

Prudent in possession without having a major impact and the apparent 3-3-3-1 set-up did not suit him. 6

Donny van de Beek

Caught in No Man's Land and had no chemistry with any of his teammates all night. Had his chance and did not look remotely like taking it. 3

Bruno Fernandes

Relocated to the right but did not play like someone who had had his nose put out of joint. Had a vital role in the opening goal and found Alejandro Garnacho with a magnificent pass. 6

Alejandro Garnacho

Started eagerly and then scored brilliantly for another landmark moment in a remarkable year. Had another chance and quieter after United changed formation. 7

Cristiano Ronaldo

Assisted Garnacho but should have scored with a lob that dropped onto the roof of the net. Frustration got the better of him in the second-half. 5

Subs

Marcus Rashford

Wasteful. 5

Scott McTominay

No impact. 5

Fred

Offered no real threat as United chased a goal. 5

Harry Maguire

Weirdly played up front. 5

Manager

The Van de Beek experiment failed but Lindelof performed on his recall and Garnacho scored. Made an unusual tactical change early in the second-half with the arrivals of Rashford and McTominay. 6

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