Manchester United saved their best for last as a blistering display on the final matchday saw them blow away Aston Villa in a 2-0 win that could have been much more.
The timid Europa League side were nowhere to be seen as Man Utd put Aston Villa under the cosh by repeatedly testing Emi Martinez.
However, the season was summed up as they couldn’t take advantage of this spell, wasting numerous chances as Martinez saw red at the stroke of half-time.
The second half continued the pattern of United’s attack vs Villa’s defence but Ruben Amorim remained frustrated as nobody took any of the numerous chances.
A poetic goal was needed to break the deadlock, as Fernandes created for Amad to give United a well-deserved lead.
Amad earned a penalty then which was ceremoniously scored by Eriksen to sign off his time at Old Trafford.
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Here’s how the players rated-
Man Utd player ratings vs Villa
Altay Bayindir – 5
Couldn’t have asked for a better game to come in for and still needed the referee to bail him out of a horrendous error.
Victor Lindelof – 5
Not always convincing in defence but picked out one or two beautiful passes from deep.
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Harry Maguire – 8
At his confident best in and out of possession. Almost repeated his winger heroics here before the move was flagged for offside. Biggest hero of the season all circumstances considered.
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Ayden Heaven – 7
Showed great strength to combat Watkins’ fringe threat and looked calm in passing.
Noussair Mazraoui – 6
Played just 20 minutes before coming off injured.
Patrick Dorgu – 6.5
Found the right target with some of his crosses and always provided an overlapping option.
Casemiro – 6.5
Villa barely attacked and he threatened in the attacking box. Couldn’t score.
Bruno Fernandes – 8
His dinked passes created chances and one ultimately found Amad’s head for United’s well-deserved opener.
Amad – 7.5
Buzzed about with purpose and scored United’s opener before winning the penalty for the second.
Mason Mount – 6.5
Plus points for finding himself at the end of many chances. Minus points for missing every chance. Garnacho remains alive in spirit.
Rasmus Hojlund – 6.5
Forced Martinez’s red card with a rapid run and created some chances with his crossing. Missed a glut of chances in the second half.
Substitutes
Diogo Dalot – 6.5
Called into action unexpectedly early due to Mazraoui’s injury. Got into the thick of attacking action by striking the post. Subbed off at half-time again.
Kobbie Mainoo – 7
Some nice pressing led to him creating chances that were missed by his teammates.
Jonny Evans – 6
Came on for his farewell in a nice gesture by Amorim. Almost scored via a corner in injury time.
Christian Eriksen – 7
Same as Evans but got a break as United scored a penalty which Fernandes urged him to take.
Chido Obi – 6
Came on late but didn’t get into it much.