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Mike Penders: Assured was the word for the 21-year-old goalkeeper on his first start in place of the injured Emiliano Martinez. That was until a cross came in and he calamitously punched a corner into his own net, before letting in Tel’s strike at his near post. 4
Josh Acheampong: Having started seven of Chelsea‘s 10 games in all competitions this season, Acheampong is emerging as a
Man Utd XI:
Senne Lammens: Good save to deny Elvedi and solid performance. 7
Leny Yoro: Given a stern physical test despite starting at right-back. Thrown in at the deep end this season. 6
Harry Maguire: Another largely solid display. Came out on top in one-to-one duel with Calvert-Lewin in first half but found it much harder in the second. 7
Lisandro Martinez (off 46, Mazraoui): Kept his place despite
Emiliano Martinez: The Argentina goalkeeper was fortunate not to be punished after taking too long over a goal-kick and conceding a corner. He also made a number of saves, although none proved particularly demanding. Martinez was later carried off on a stretcher after a collision with Jarrad Branthwaite in worrying scenes. 6
Josh Acheampong: Acheampong looked a threat going forward but was booked for a late challenge on
Alisson: Could do nothing to keep out Erling Haaland’s strike then beaten by a beauty from Jeremy Doku and some solid footwork from Rayan Cherki. 5
Ronald Araujo: Got a cheap yellow card early on and will be annoyed that the first two Man City goals came from his side. 5
Virgil van Dijk: Often pushed out of position to help Liverpool deal with getting outnumbered in
Bernd Leno: On his toes to make an early save from Lisandro Martinez and scrambling when Matheus Cunha’s effort looped on to a post. Denied Bryan Mbeumo with full-length save. 7
Timothy Castagne: Booked for bringing Marcus Rashford down as Manchester United broke in the second half. 6
David Affengruber: Excellent defence-splitting pass to release Josh King, but he couldn’t finish. Exceptionally fortunate to escape after being outwitted by Cunha
Alisson: Made a great reaction save to deny Evanilson and was authoritative throughout. Integral to a crucial Liverpool clean sheet. 7
Ronald Araujo: Looks comfortable defensively at right-back and has had a solid start to life at Liverpool, but didn’t do much going forward. 6
Jeremy Jacquet: Another composed display. Made a naive challenge early on to foul Evanilson but responded well and made some great tackles. Good in
Emiliano Martinez: The Argentine did not face any clear chances or difficult set-pieces in the first half. There was little he could do about Brentford‘s opener. 6
Wesley Fofana: The Frenchman was a physical presence at the back and dealt well enough with Brentford‘s long balls but was taken off for Josh Acheampong in the 72nd minute. 6
Maxence Lacroix: He coped well with Igor
Senne Lammens: Not as busy as he might have expected to be. Absolutely vital save from Fernandez to prevent City second. 7
Diogo Dalot: If only he had been able to control Bruno Fernandes’ chipped pass into the penalty area he might have marked his 250th Manchester United appearance with a rare goal. Didn’t look down the line to see he was clearly offside as United pressed just before half-time.
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Emiliano Martinez: There was concern when the Argentina goalkeeper was accidentally kicked in the head by Gabriel early on, but he was beaten too easily at his near post for Havertz’s equaliser. He later made a high-quality save from Saka in the second half. 5
Josh Acheampong: Often dragged into uncomfortable areas by Tzolis from a tactical perspective, but handled his individual defensive duties well. 6
Maxence Lacroix
