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Manchester United fell to a 2-0 defeat against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday, December 4, the first loss of the Ruben Amorim era. The Red Devils had no response to the north Londoners' impeccable set-pieces, conceding from two corners.
The scores were level at half-time, but the Gunners took the lead in the 54th minute through a Jurrien Timber header from Declan Rice's corner. The Red Devils' deficit was doubled in the 73rd minute after William Saliba found the back of the net from another corner to end the match as a contest.
Manchester United player ratings
Andre Onana - 7.5 /10
The Cameroonian goalkeeper has every reason to feel hard done by the result. He put in a solid shift for Manchester United, making four saves and six recoveries before being bested by two set-piece goals.
Harry Maguire - 7 /10
The England international had a solid game for the Red Devils against Arsenal and can be proud of his 96% pass accuracy, the best on the pitch.
Matthijs de Ligt - 7/10
The Dutchman was impressive for the 20-time English champions and will feel hard done by the two set-piece goals. He completed 50 passes and made three recoveries in his time on the pitch.
Noussair Mazroui - 7/10
The former Bayern Munich defender put in a solid shift for the Red Devils against Arsenal but could not prevent his side from falling to a defeat. He completed the most passes in the match (68).
Diogo Dalot - 6.5/10
Diogo Dalot had a solid game that could have been brilliant with a little more end product in the final third given his role at wingback. He failed to create a chance or test the Arsenal goal with any of the two shots he attempted.
Tyrell Malacia - 7/10
The former Feyenoord defender was solid for Manchester United and put in a good shift against the dynamic Bukayo Saka. He completed 20/21 passes and won three out of four duels in the game against Arsenal.
Bruno Fernandes - 7/10
The Manchester United captain was solid in midfield for the team, but could not unlock the famously resolute Arsenal defense. He created two chances in the game.
Manuel Ugarte - 7.5/10
The Uruguayan midfield was a combative presence in the midfield for the Red Devils. He won the most duels in the game (9).
Mason Mount - 6/10
Mason Mount had a shockingly anonymous performance against the Gunners. He managed only 15 touches in the game.
Alejandro Garnacho - 6.5/10
The Argentine star was decent in the match for his side and effectively blocked the passing lanes to prevent the Gunners from playing out from the back. He was also the most fouled player in the match (4)
Rasmus Hojlund - 6.5/10
The Danish striker did not put in his finest showing at center forward at the Emirates stadium. He had only 20 touches and failed to test the keeper or create a chance in 79 minutes on the pitch.
Manchester United substitutions
Amad Diallo - 7/10
The Ivory Coast star came on in the second half and his direct running and trickery offered the Red Devils an outlet in the game.
Leny Yoro - 6.5/10
The French defender made his debut for Manchester United and looked solid in the time he spent on the pitch. He won four out of five duels following his introduction.
Joshua Zirkzee - 6.5/10
The Dutchman came on to offer the visitors another outlet in attack. He managed only 11 touches and did not change the course of the game against Arsenal.
Marcus Rashford - 6/10
Rashford came on for 30 minutes and had very little to offer in the match following his introduction. His pressing and running left a lot to be desired despite him being a substitute.
Antony - NA
The Brazilian came on late and did not affect the game in any meaningful way.
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Edited by Arshit Garg