Manchester United played out a goalless draw with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Saturday with goalkeeper Senne Lammens the Red Devils' standout performer
Manchester United delivered one of their most lacklustre displays of the Michael Carrick era as they stumbled to a goalless draw at the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland controlled the match between two sides who have already fulfilled their primary objectives for the campaign. Having sealed Champions League qualification last weekend, United simply failed to show up in the north east.
They barely troubled Black Cats' goalkeeper Robin Roefs and the fact that Senne Lammens emerged as their standout performer by some distance illustrated the pressure they had endured.
This is how the United players rated at the Stadium of Light, per the Manchester Evening News.
Senne Lammens - 8
Made an early impression with a sharp save from Noah Sadiki and threw himself at Brian Brobbey's feet to clear the danger. Another crucial stop from Brobbey following the interval. Distribution wasn't particularly impressive, but played it safe throughout.
Noussair Mazraoui - 5
Found himself in difficulty when Chemsdine Talbi attacked him directly. Hasn't laid down a marker against Diogo Dalot during the second half of this campaign and this fell short of his usual standards.
Harry Maguire - 6
Effective aerially in both penalty areas but an underwhelming performance on the ball. Surrendered possession too easily on occasions and invited unnecessary pressure.
Lisandro Martinez - 5
Misplaced his opening pass and it appeared to knock his confidence. Struggled against the powerful Brobbey, who got the better of their duels.
Luke Shaw - 6
Battled reasonably well at left-back and appeared to have a respectable outing considering the pressure United found themselves under. Composed in possession but unable to push forward with any real intent.
Kobbie Mainoo - 6
Attempted to impose himself on proceedings but only managed it in brief spells. Was required to put in a considerable amount of defensive graft but looked lost without Casemiro alongside him.
Mason Mount - 6
First appearance from the start under Carrick. Given little opportunity to demonstrate his ability on the ball, but grafted tirelessly to unsettle the opposition defensively. His partnership with Mainoo lacked a certain physicality, though.
Amad - 5
Received a warm reception from Sunderland supporters as he stepped up to take a first-half corner. Fired a first-half effort wide and struggled to leave his mark on the match.
Bruno Fernandes - 6
Visibly exasperated by his side's display and never truly threatened to claim that record-equalling assist. A forgettable afternoon following a season to cherish.
Matheus Cunha - 5
Spent much of the match on the periphery. Produced one particularly tame second-half effort in a game that desperately called for his influence.
Joshua Zirkzee - 4
Nodded a free header over the bar in the first half and found it difficult to hold play up. Lacks the ability and determination to establish himself at United in the long run.
Substitutes
Patrick Dorgu - 6
Afforded little opportunity to make his presence felt.
Bryan Mbeumo - 6
Insufficient time to stamp his authority on the game.
Subs not used: Bayindir, Dalot, Heaven, Yoro, Malacia, T. Fletcher, J. Fletcher.
SpeedRashyDon10
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United owners are stingy, and that makes United not having a bench that is powerful , that will make positive impact when call upon. Instead of cist cut, they should keep players and buy only three or two players like at the back, midfielder, and a striker, but at good price, and from Epl rivals.
facts bro
malone95
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great !10 sleeping beauties and luckily the 11th had insomnia.🤭🤭 so lucky red devils
venbinopuz
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Man U style of playing starting from the back( goalkeeper) making some passes with defenders is becoming boring.No wonder Liverpool scored from that mistake made by Lammern( keeper).
Feyacdilnz
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United owners are stingy, and that makes United not having a bench that is powerful , that will make positive impact when call upon. Instead of cist cut, they should keep players and buy only three or two players like at the back, midfielder, and a striker, but at good price, and from Epl rivals.
Feyacdilnz
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I do not blame Zirkzee at all. All that is because of Amorim. Carrick is also making it hard for some players because he really relies on the same certain players.
Feyacdilnz
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This Man utd player only play at level best when they play Liverpool, because the rivary between this team
we beat Arsenal,City,Liverpool, and Chelsea, too. All top team. Not only Liverpool.
CRchhetri
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It's zirkzee's lack of positing and passes and amad critical moment not making proper use when it's necessary in counter attacking... most of all amad should be benched and mbuemo should take his place and zirkzee should not be benched he should be sold.....
Vatacknos
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amad can go for loan
Vatacknos
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This players must leave, Mount, Mazraoui, Zirkzee, Ugarte, Amad, Malicia...& Heaven need a Loan move
point of correlation heaven is our star he can play better than yoro
wolly6868
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You are the one who's mad...& you are black skinned African it's why you are covering Amad. He's is useless black thing like you. mf
yeah black is boss ...
Tocilostyz
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that an offensive slur dude
For calling me mad, let's all respect each other dude
footballminds
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You are the one who's mad...& you are black skinned African it's why you are covering Amad. He's is useless black thing like you. mf
that an offensive slur dude
neobemost
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This players must leave, Mount, Mazraoui, Zirkzee, Ugarte, Amad, Malicia...& Heaven need a Loan move
Say no to racism
Youikostu
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This Man utd player only play at level best when they play Liverpool, because the rivary between this team
Tocilostyz
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why the hate man
There's no man, is the truth though it hurt abit
Nnaemekamike
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This players must leave, Mount, Mazraoui, Zirkzee, Ugarte, Amad, Malicia...& Heaven need a Loan move
U don’t even have any sense at all mentioning amad here ,you are crazy though….u don’t even no anything Monkey!!!
Bokdemou
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You are the one who's mad...& you are black skinned African it's why you are covering Amad. He's is useless black thing like you. mf
why the hate man
Tocilostyz
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To me Ayden is good enough to be in Man U no need to loan him out
He still has alot to learn
Mihcdepryz
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This players must leave, Mount, Mazraoui, Zirkzee, Ugarte, Amad, Malicia...& Heaven need a Loan move
To me Ayden is good enough to be in Man U no need to loan him out
Tocilostyz
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You loan Heaven and Lisandro get injury as the season starts
You sign an experience CB in his place
Mihcdepryz
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This players must leave, Mount, Mazraoui, Zirkzee, Ugarte, Amad, Malicia...& Heaven need a Loan move
You loan Heaven and Lisandro get injury as the season starts
Tocilostyz
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amad??? are you mad or what ?
You are the one who's mad...& you are black skinned African it's why you are covering Amad. He's is useless black thing like you. mf
wolly6868
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This players must leave, Mount, Mazraoui, Zirkzee, Ugarte, Amad, Malicia...& Heaven need a Loan move
amad??? are you mad or what ?
Tocilostyz
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This players must leave, Mount, Mazraoui, Zirkzee, Ugarte, Amad, Malicia...& Heaven need a Loan move
DesBabyJane
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Get Julian Alvarez
wutbceikmr
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The problem with Joshua Ziikjee is his hair. He should sharpeb his looks be more aggressive.
Nihaeosu
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zirkzee only running. No play Football
Jieaemoty
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Evaluation @ end of Season. Need a strong & quality squad. Casemiro, Sancho, Malacia gone on free transfer at the end of their contract. Next on the line will be Onana( 20mil), Bayindir (5 mil), Ugarte (25 mil), Zirkzee ( 25mil), Hojlund( 38 mil), Rashford ( 30 mil) certainly to go out. 125 mil from sales plus getting at least 100 mil from CL qualifications. Summer spend nearly 200 mil to get 3 CM, 1 LB, 1 LW & if Videk is promoted to first squad then the team is looking good. Also one good CF too in the mix.
Jieaemoty
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Next match play Dorgu on LW, Amad as RW & Mbuembo as CF. We need to give maximum chance to our squad players in remaining 2 matches. Starting eleven will be Lammens, Mazraoui, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw, Ugarte, Mainoo, Amad, Bruno, Dorgu, Mbuembo. Subs Yoro, Ayden, Mount, Zirkzee & Dalot.....
Kocbdmr
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Had we started with our usual team Sunderland would have no chance
Kocbdmr
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Martinez clearly need to go he's is weak physical so bad arielly, can't no longer anticipate danger as usual . all we get every season is one month from Martinez then 3 months out with injury . United rate martinez so high but with Argentina he belongs to the bench
He jst returned from injury and besides, our midfield wasn't same cuz there were alot of changes
Javanuzaj
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💀fvck Mount
lbcrna
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Martinez clearly need to go he's is weak physical so bad arielly, can't no longer anticipate danger as usual . all we get every season is one month from Martinez then 3 months out with injury . United rate martinez so high but with Argentina he belongs to the bench
Sipabmopst
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The game was more of physical for zirkzee to fit
ksantos
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Mount was also out of position he can't be a double pivot, Josh needs to move on I don't think there will be room for him, Bryan needs to better his duels, Amad has clearly lost his mojo (he needs to relax)
Wulu68oldroad
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Why is Zirkzee still not fitting in with ManU