Manchester United have found the winning track again in the Premier League as first-half penalties from Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford ensured they won all three points in the early Saturday kick-off against Everton.
United had lost consecutive Premier League games going into the game, falling 11 points behind fourth-placed Aston Villa.
That gap has now been closed a little going into Unai Emery’s meeting with fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
United scored both of their goals in the first half but it could have turned out differently, with the visitors spurning several chances before the interval. United had more control in the second half and cruised to the win.
Man United Player Ratings
Andre Onana – 7
Dealt with everything well.
Diogo Dalot – 7
All-around good performance.
Raphael Varane – 7
Enjoying a good period.
Jonny Evans – 8
Has stepped in and done well this season when called upon. Got an ovation from the crowd as he was brought off.
Victor Lindelof – 7
Still awkward at left-back but did well.
Casemiro – 6
Uncharacteristically sloppy with possession.
Kobbie Mainoo – 7
Now a ready-made first-team player.
Scott McTominay – 6
Helps fill the plug in midfield but does not offer enough at the other end.
Bruno Fernandes – 8
Created a host of chances for his team-mates.
Marcus Rashford – 7
Improving.
Alejandro Garnacho – 8
Always a danger. Won two penalties.
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