Manchester United player ratings vs Arsenal: Kobbie Mainoo stars in New Jersey as Jadon Sancho shows promise

Jonathan Gorrie23 July 2023

Manchester United beat Arsenal at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey thanks to first-half goals from Bruno Fernandes and Jadon Sancho.

It was a fairly dominant display from Erik ten Hag’s side against a Premier League rival, albeit pre-season games are not all about the results.

Both teams made a raft of changes and the Red Devils later won a penalty shootout after the full-time whistle.

Here’s how Man Utd players rated

Tom Heaton - 8

A really strong display with both his hands and feet.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka - 7

Got forward well.

Raphael Varane - 6

Solid enough at the back.

Lisandro Martinez - 7

Does not take the word “friendly” literally.

Luke Shaw - 7

Very strong outing up and down the left-wing, pinning Bukayo Saka back.

Kobbie Mainoo - 8

A big show of faith from ten Hag to start and the youngster did well in the pivot, starting attacks from deep.

Mason Mount - 6

Hardly had an impact

Bruno Fernandes - 7

The new club captain was typically industrious and while lucky to see his shot go in, still led from the front.

Alejandro Garnacho - 6

Rusty but busy enough.

Jadon Sancho - 7

Promising flashes and took his goal well.

Good signs: Sancho certainly took his goal well
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Antony - 6

Missed a brilliant chance after great work from Shaw and Fernandes with a weak mis-hit.

Subs

Diogo Dalot - 6

Wasn’t able to get forward as often as Wan-Bissaka.

Victor Lindelof - 6

Won the ball back a few times in a committed display.

Harry Maguire - 7

Booked for a foul but by no means shaky despite recent turmoil.

Brandon Williams - 6

A downgrade on Shaw.

Scott McTominay - 6

Not a huge amount to do other than defending.

Casemiro - 6

Similar to McTominay.

Christian Eriksen - 5

Rusty.

Amad Diallo -5

Injured after 15 minutes.

Omari Forson - 4

Could not get into the game.

Marcus Rashford - 5

Somewhat laboured.

Facundo Pellistri - 4

Struggled to make an impact.

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