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Manchester United Player Ratings: Red Devils Struggle in Loss to Tottenham

Manchester United Player Ratings: Red Devils Struggle in Loss to Tottenham

Manchester United suffered their 12th Premier League defeat of the season, falling 1-0 to Tottenham Hotspur. Several United players failed to impress, with the team’s attacking struggles continuing.

Goalkeeper Andre Onana had another shaky performance, making a crucial error leading to Tottenham’s goal. The defense looked vulnerable at times, while the midfield lacked cohesion. Up front, United’s attackers struggled to create and convert chances.

Here are the player ratings for Manchester United:

Andre Onana – 3/10
Poor shot-stopping and distribution. At fault for Tottenham’s goal.

Noussair Mazraoui – 5/10
Decent link-up play but struggled defensively at times.

Matthijs de Ligt – 6/10
Made some important clearances. Solid overall.

Harry Maguire – 5/10
Mixed performance. Good long passes but some defensive lapses.

Diogo Dalot – 6/10
Challenged by Tottenham’s attackers but contributed going forward.

Patrick Dorgu – 4/10
Difficult Premier League debut. Lacked quality on the ball.

Casemiro – 5/10
Rusty after returning from injury. Struggled with the pace of the game.

Bruno Fernandes – 5/10
Below his usual standards. Improved slightly late in the game.

Alejandro Garnacho – 4/10
Missed a great chance to equalize. Ineffective for long periods.

Joshua Zirkzee – 6/10
Showed some promising touches but lacked end product.

Rasmus Hojlund – 3/10
Another disappointing outing. Struggled to get involved in the game.

Substitute:
Chido Obi-Martin – N/A
Late cameo appearance for the 17-year-old academy prospect.

Manchester United will need to improve quickly to turn their season around. The lack of attacking threat and defensive vulnerability remain major concerns for manager Ruben Amorim.

By Connor Westbrook

Connor Westbrook brings his dynamic energy to Liverpool's sports scene, where he's been making waves in sports journalism for the past eight years. With a background in semi-professional football, he offers unique insights into the tactical aspects of the game.

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