• MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS: Dean Henderson, 7 - First United start warranted by his talent and desire, according to his boss. Decent distribution. Super reaction save at near post after 80 mins. Clean sheet. Reuters
    MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS: Dean Henderson, 7 - First United start warranted by his talent and desire, according to his boss. Decent distribution. Super reaction save at near post after 80 mins. Clean sheet. Reuters
  • Aaron Wan-Bissaka, 6 - Glimpses of improvement as he attacks, but needs to get his form back. AP
    Aaron Wan-Bissaka, 6 - Glimpses of improvement as he attacks, but needs to get his form back. AP
  • Harry Maguire, 6 - Captain and the only player who started in Saturday’s dismal defeat to Palace. Looked more comfortable with Eric Bailly than Victor Lindelof. AP
    Harry Maguire, 6 - Captain and the only player who started in Saturday’s dismal defeat to Palace. Looked more comfortable with Eric Bailly than Victor Lindelof. AP
  • Eric Bailly, 7 - Weak header set up early Luton attack, but otherwise encouraging display which should put him in frame to start after United’s woeful defensive display at weekend. His speed is needed in that team, his fitness too. AFP
    Eric Bailly, 7 - Weak header set up early Luton attack, but otherwise encouraging display which should put him in frame to start after United’s woeful defensive display at weekend. His speed is needed in that team, his fitness too. AFP
  • Brandon Williams, 5. Knew what he was doing to win penalty and booked for a heavy challenge. Energetic but gave ball away too much. EPA
    Brandon Williams, 5. Knew what he was doing to win penalty and booked for a heavy challenge. Energetic but gave ball away too much. EPA
  • Nemanja Matic, 6 - Distributes well and brings balance. Hammered a shot with his left foot on 63 minutes. Reuters
    Nemanja Matic, 6 - Distributes well and brings balance. Hammered a shot with his left foot on 63 minutes. Reuters
  • Fred, 6 - More passes than anyone on the pitch. Steady, unspectacular and good for the Brazilian to get 90 minutes. Getty
    Fred, 6 - More passes than anyone on the pitch. Steady, unspectacular and good for the Brazilian to get 90 minutes. Getty
  • Juan Mata, 7 - Two early shots, nice touches and comfortable in converting penalty at a time when United needed it. Left foot, bottom corner. Made eight crosses – no other player managed more than two. Best player on the pitch. Getty
    Juan Mata, 7 - Two early shots, nice touches and comfortable in converting penalty at a time when United needed it. Left foot, bottom corner. Made eight crosses – no other player managed more than two. Best player on the pitch. Getty
  • Donny van de Beek, 6 - Moves well off the ball but saw little of it. Only Ighalo, playing ahead of him, made fewer than his 21 passes in 77 minutes when both went off, but he was involved in move which led to penalty. PA
    Donny van de Beek, 6 - Moves well off the ball but saw little of it. Only Ighalo, playing ahead of him, made fewer than his 21 passes in 77 minutes when both went off, but he was involved in move which led to penalty. PA
  • Jesse Lingard, 6 - Bright start as Luton sat deep and allowed United to have the ball. Came close to scoring United’s second but blocked by former teammate Tunnicliffe. Carries the ball forward, came close late on, but still needs to assist and score. Reuters
    Jesse Lingard, 6 - Bright start as Luton sat deep and allowed United to have the ball. Came close to scoring United’s second but blocked by former teammate Tunnicliffe. Carries the ball forward, came close late on, but still needs to assist and score. Reuters
  • Odion Ighalo, 4 - Struggled to find his position as his team tried to break Luton down. Slow and minimal impact and did little to show he’s worthy of more minutes. Getty
    Odion Ighalo, 4 - Struggled to find his position as his team tried to break Luton down. Slow and minimal impact and did little to show he’s worthy of more minutes. Getty
  • SUBS: Mason Greenwood, 7 - On for Mata after 77. Set up Rashford for United’s second. Lively with both feet and got third, deceiving Luton’s defence with a double stepover before finishing. EPA
    SUBS: Mason Greenwood, 7 - On for Mata after 77. Set up Rashford for United’s second. Lively with both feet and got third, deceiving Luton’s defence with a double stepover before finishing. EPA
  • Marcus Rashford, 6 - On for Ighalo 77. Scored United’s second after neat first touch created him space. Needed it. Getty
    Marcus Rashford, 6 - On for Ighalo 77. Scored United’s second after neat first touch created him space. Needed it. Getty
  • Bruno Fernandes, 6 - On for Van de Beek 77. Brightened United up and his form will be vital if United are to get going again. Getty
    Bruno Fernandes, 6 - On for Van de Beek 77. Brightened United up and his form will be vital if United are to get going again. Getty

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Donny Van De Beek 6, Dean Henderson 7, Odion Ighalo 4: Manchester United ratings at Luton Town

United's season kick starts with a win at Luton in the League Cup

Andy Mitten
Andy Mitten
Barcelona and Manchester

September 23, 2020

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Manchester United kick-started their season's campaign with a 3-0 win at Championship side Luton Town in the third-round of the Football League Cup.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made ten changes after the Red Devils started their campaign with a 3-1 home defeat to Crystal Palace at the weekend, with full debuts for goalkeeper Dean Henderson and summer signing Donny Van De Beek.

Henderson made a superb save to deny Tom Lockyer an equaliser after Juan Mata's penalty had put the hosts ahead.

Substitutes Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood then wrapped up the win with late goals.

"I dreamt about this my whole life," tweeted Henerson. "Unbelievable feeling to make my debut for the club I love. Clean sheet and a win to top it off."

Assessing the performances from Kenilworth Road, the photo gallery above comprises ratings for every Manchester United player. To move on to the next rating, click on the arrows on the photo, or if using a mobile device simply swipe.

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