Manchester United hosted Chelsea at Old Trafford in the hopes of securing all three points. In the first half, the Red Devils stayed in the game and went into halftime with a score of 0-0.
At the hour mark, Marcos Alonso finally broke the deadlock for the visitors with a low shot that struck the back of the net. However, Cristiano Ronaldo equalized for the Red Devils with a stunning strike two minutes later. Still, Manchester United held on to earn a 1-1 draw.
Let’s have a look at our exclusive player ratings from the match.
David de Gea (GK) – 7/10
The Spaniard came up with many crucial saves to keep his team in the game. He will be upset, however, after conceding the opener just after the hour mark.
Diogo Dalot (RB) – 6.5/10
He performed admirably well while defending. But offensively he was easily outclassed.
Victor Lindelof (CB) – 7/10
Lindelof was a threat on both ends, clearing the danger when necessary.
Raphael Varane (CB) – 7/10
The Frenchman regained possession of the ball on several occasions and created one solid chance in the opposition half.
Alex Telles (LB) – 8/10
When defending within his half, Telles didn’t put a foot wrong the whole game. In the final third, he also created two solid chances.
Scott McTominay (CM) – 6.5/10
He anchored the midfield with conviction, but he struggled to have an impact on the game as a whole.
Nemanja Matic (CM) – 8/10
Nemanja Matic's first four Premier League seasons for Man Utd:
◎ 105 games
◉ 3 assistsNemanja Matic's 2021/22 Premier League season:
◎ 21 games
◉ 4 assistsHe now has an assist in his last two Premier League games. 🅰️ pic.twitter.com/asvRuQFQ4D
— Squawka (@Squawka) April 28, 2022
The Serbian defender did an excellent job of defending his backline and provided an assist for Ronaldo’s equalizer in the second half.
Anthony Elanga (RM) – 6/10
He had a few flashes of brilliance, but he never seemed like he was going to score.
Bruno Fernandes (CAM) – 6.5/10
Fernandes put in a lot of effort on defense, but he struggled to make an impact while attacking.
Marcus Rashford (LM) – 5.5/10
The Englishman struggled to establish himself in the game and put up a dismal performance in the Chelsea half.
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Cristiano Ronaldo (ST) – 7/10
Cristiano Ronaldo's game by numbers vs. Chelsea:
100% take-on success
57 touches
8 duels contested
6 duels won
5 touches in opp. box
4x possession won
3 shots
2 clearances
1 shot on target
1 goalHe has now scored eight of Man Utd's last nine goals. ⚽ pic.twitter.com/wu3KmboT0A
— Squawka (@Squawka) April 28, 2022
Ronaldo was a continuous threat in the final third, and his team’s equalizer came in the 62nd minute with a terrific effort.
Substitutes:
Juan Mata (CAM) – 6/10
Didn’t bring anything new to the pitch.
Phil Jones (CB) – 6/10
Jones was a rock in the back when it came to defending.
Alejandro Garnacho (ST) – N/A
He was able to gain some significant first-team experience.
