Man United v Everton ratings: Fernandes 9, McTominay 8; Pickford 7, Keane 3

Marcus Rashford picks up injury during 2-0 win at Old Trafford

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  MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS: David De Gea - 6. Not the busiest goalkeeper on the pitch, but another clean sheet against a side who’ve not won for 30 games at Old Trafford and are the league’s joint lowest scorers. Fortunate that Simms squandered a first half chance from close range. Getty

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  Aaron Wan-Bissaka - 7. Not a goalscorer – and it showed when the ball came into his path off the post after 12. Defended an O’Neill ball well and set up McTominay on 30. Another shot on target on 66. AFP

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  Harry Maguire - 7. A rare start but handled Gray well on a comfortable afternoon for the United captain. A second home win in three days meant United are back in third, six clear of Spurs in fifth. EPA

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  Lisandro Martinez - 7. Shot over in a first half when United had 21 shots (and 29 in total) – more than any team in a half in the league this season. United’s gameplan was to get behind Everton and not let them out of their half. AP

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  Tyrell Malacia - 7. Yet to score for United but had a go from distance after 14. Didn’t track Simms who was allowed clear through on goal after 18. Intercepted the ball to stop an Everton attack on 57. Reuters

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  Scott McTominay - 8. Pressed Everton and an energetic first half. Swung a shot well over on 4, made two runs forward and finally put his side ahead from the right. Excellent work in the middle. Dominant in the air too. EPA

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  Bruno Fernandes - 9. Deeper role, which worked. Shot saved by Pickford on 6. Stunning ball – one of several - over the defence to Antony on 22. Shot over after another slick move on 31. Powerful header on target after 66 and cushioned another header on 84. Creative and decisive: 118 touches, the next most involved player had 93. Getty

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  Antony - 7. Assertive and involved. Hit the post with a super strike on 11. A threat from the start. Ran onto a Fernandes ball and shot at the in-form Pickford on 22. In again but well tackled by Godfrey. Patiently waited before taking a 45th minute shot – which was saved by Pickford. AP

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  Marcel Sabitzer - 7. Turned well and put a strong shot wide after 2. Similar on 20 and then volleyed another shot over on 34. Set up Fernandes on 66. He’s playing well. AFP

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  Jadon Sancho - 7. Played on the left and set up McTominay for the opening goal with a pass which cut through the Everton defence. One of five key passes. AP

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  Marcus Rashford - 7. Heavily involved at the start. Shot straight a Pickford on 7, then had a header saved. Seized on a mistake by Coleman to set up the second. Limped off in his 350th United game. Everyone associated with the club hope it’s not too serious. EPA

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  SUBS: Anthony Martial (Antony, 60') - 7. Composed as he put United 2-0 up on 72. Seven goals this season, which is impressive given how little he’s played. Must stay fit, which has hasn’t managed to do this season. AFP

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  Christian Eriksen (Sancho, 75') - 6. Back after 16 games out to injury and applauded by appreciative fans. In space to take a shot from a Fernandes corner on 90. Getty

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  Fred (Sabitzer, 75') - 6. Helped United extend the unbeaten home record to 24 in all competitions. Wout Weghorst (Rashford, 81') - N/A. AP

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  EVERTON RATINGS: Jordan Pickford - 7. Deserved better from his outfield players after a performance that showcased what a great shotstopper he can be. AFP

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  Ben Godfrey - 5. The full-back really struggled down the flank with balls over the top and the constant pressing from United. AFP

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  James Tarkowski - 4. Outside of the occasional spell of composure, the centre back showed poor strength and was slow to react for the second goal. Getty

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  Michael Keane - 3. Slow on the turn, mistimed headers and being constantly beaten over the top add up to a poor outing. AFP

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  Seamus Coleman - 5. After cleaning up several messes at the back, the veteran let himself down with a bad touch that led to Martial’s finish. PA

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  Dwight McNeil - 5. Couldn’t handle the pressure he was put under even if he did produce one or two nice crosses. Getty

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  Amadou Onana - 4. Should’ve been tighter to McTominay for the opening goal and was generally lethargic throughout. AP

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  Idrissa Gueye - 6. Got back well and had good pressure when trying to push the Red Devils back, even if there wasn’t much to shout about in midfield. Getty

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  Alex Iwobi - 6. Was one of the few bright sparks in terms of his work ethic and aggressive approach to the game. EPA

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  Demarai Gray - 5. A solid first half from out wide was followed by Gray going missing for long spells in the second 45. Getty

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  Ellis Simms - 6. Dropped deep well and had nice hold up play but couldn’t quite get his finishing boots on. AP

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  SUBS: Vitalii Mykolenko (Godfrey, HT) - 6. Everton did look more stable when he came on, but the Ukrainian still has a mistake or two in him. Reuters

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  James Garner (Gueye, 60') - 6. Showed great intent and drive but ultimately fell short in the middle of the park. Getty

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  Tom Davies (Onana, 60') - 6. Looked comfortable and assured in possession, even if he couldn’t serve as the backbone behind a comeback. EPA

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  Neal Maupay (Simms, 70') - 5. Couldn’t get into any kind of progressive positions in a disappointing showing for the forward. Nathan Patterson (Coleman, 87') - N/A. EPA

Manchester United were left to rue injury to star forward Marcus Rashford following their 2-0 win over Everton on Saturday.

Goals from Scott McTominay and Anthony Martial edged United closer to a return to the Champions League next season as they moved up to third and opened up a six-point gap over fifth-placed Tottenham.

But the three points came at a cost as Rashford hobbled off nine minutes from time after picking up what looked like a groin injury. It could prove to be a major blow for the Red Devils as they are still in contention in the FA Cup and Europa League.

Manager Erik ten Hag said he was not happy at the timing of the match as United were in action for the third time in less than six days after losing 2-0 at Newcastle last weekend and a 1-0 win over Brentford on Wednesday.

"We have to wait. He doesn't look well," said Ten Hag. "It's due to the schedule. It can't be that you play three games in six days and we have to protect the players.

"Everyone wants to see the best players on the pitch. Everyone wants to see great entertaining football and you need your best players."

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