Manchester United ratings for Newcastle win:
David De Gea – 6
The Spaniard could do nothing for Newcastle’s goals. But the Manchester United star didn’t have a whole lot else to do besides that.
Ashley Young 7
Defensively vulnerable, but a huge asset going forward. His cross for Alexis Sanchez’s winner was special.
Eric Bailly 3
A terrible display from the Ivory Coast international. A match so bad, he made Victor Lindelof look like Sergio Ramos.
Chris Smalling 6
Spared a lower rating only because Bailly was so bad. Remember the days where he was compared to Rio Ferdinand? Those comparisons haven’t aged well.
Luke Shaw 6
Had better days. But never stopped getting forward. Patrice Evra-esque.
Nemanja Matic 6
A calming presence in the middle of the park. However, even with United chasing a winner, never seemed to get out of second gear.
Paul Pogba 9
Sign Fred to unlock Paul Pogba. Sign Matic to unlock him. Appoint Zidane to unlock him. Mourinho found the solution today – play him in defence! A terrific display.
Scott McTominay 5
Mourinho said he looked scared after the game. He did. Dire.
Marcus Rashford 5
Again, another player Mourinho criticised. Rashford tried…but was ineffective.
Romelu Lukaku 7
Not his best performance but again, never stopped trying. Showed a willingness to take players on and his effort secures him a 7 mark.
Anthony Martial 8
The golden boy of so many fans on social media, Martial stepped it up today. A brilliant display from the Frenchman.
Subs:
Juan Mata – 7 – scored a great goal and his introduction turned the tide of the match.
Marouane Fellaini – 7 – Mr Dependable. Mourinho should forget this rotating nonsense and always pick the Belgian from the start.
Alexis Sanchez – 8 – the matchwinner. Enough said.