Sam Johnstone 7, Mbaye Diagne 7; Bruno Fernandes 6, Anthony Martial 4: West Brom v Manchester United ratings

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team have three draws in last four league matches

WEST BROM RATINGS: Sam Johnstone - 7. Had no chance of stopping Bruno Fernandes’ volley but did well to deny Mason Greenwood with an outstretched foot. Made an outstanding save to stop Harry Maguire’s header in the final moments. Getty

Lee Peltier - 6. Some of his passing was very poor, but the right-back’s main duties were defensive and he was often resolute. Getty

Semi Ajayi - 7. The centre-back was largely dominant in the air and some of his interventions showed brilliant awareness. Getty

Kyle Bartley - 7. His defending was mostly of a no-nonsense nature, getting his body onto anything – even if it was occasionally a Man United player. Eventually booked for a foul on Scott McTominay. AFP

Conor Townsend - 6. Put some superb deliveries into the box, and showed a lot of fight in his second half display especially. Getty

Okay Yokuslu - 6. In his first start for the club, Yokuslu put in a lot of good defensive work but also showed his capabilities on the ball. Looked like he may lose his cool at one point. AP

Robert Snodgrass - 6. Fought well and was very proactive in his defending. Saw a good header saved by David de Gea. Booked for a foul on Rashford. EPA

Ainsley Maitland-Niles - 5. Showed some real moments of quality on the ball but wasted a brilliant chance to play Mbaye Diagne through. He was also caught the wrong side of Fernandes for the equaliser. Booked for a foul on Mason Greenwood. AFP

Conor Gallagher - 7. Delivered an enticing ball for the opener. Was combative and full of energy but overstepped the mark and was booked for a challenge on Fred. Getty

Matheus Pereira - 5. A lot of his set-piece deliveries weren’t good enough, which will be especially frustrating considering how threatening West Brom were aerially. Showed good anticipation in some of his defensive work. EPA

Mbaye Diagne - 7. Scored just 90 seconds into his first start at the Hawthorns by outfighting Lindelof and guiding the ball past De Gea brilliantly. Will be disappointed not to have taken either of his two second half chances. Booked for a foul on Marcus Rashford. AP

SUBSTITUTES: Jake Livermore (Yokuslu 67’) - 6, Filled the holding role with a lot of discipline to help West Brom keep hold of the point. Getty

Matt Phillips (Snodgrass 87’) – N/A. Got in a good block to ensure the Baggies stayed on level terms. Darnell Furlong (Peltier HT) - 7, Was given a couple of early tests and defended brilliantly and he continued that, making a goal line clearance. Also put some terrific balls into the box. AP

MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS: David de Gea - 7. Started after recent errors but wasn’t at fault for quick opening goal. However, his two central defenders needed to drop deep to protect him. Saved from Diagne in first half but almost nothing to do in the second half as his side pushed forward in the rain until he clawed a late save. West Brom had fewer chances, but they had the best chances. AP

Aaron Wan-Bissaka - 6. Got forward a lot as United dominated possession but created few chances against a packed West Brom defence. EPA

Harry Maguire - 6. Poor position for the goal and his defence struggled to deal with crosses in the first half. Did at least try to drive forward and was United’s main threat in the first 45 as West Brom hadn’t planned on him attacking. Looked like he should have won a penalty. Badly beaten after 77 minutes by Diagne, but last minute header well saved. EPA

Victor Lindelof - 5. Bullied/beaten for the goal by a braver centre forward – though it looked like he had a gloved hand covering his face. He’s becoming a concern. Poor first half where he gave needless free kicks away and uneasy in the second half. Not good enough. AP

Luke Shaw - 6. Struggled like his fellow defenders with some Albion bombardment. Pushed forward and set up Fernandes for his splendid equaliser but otherwise limited against a team content to defend. EPA

Scott McTominay - 6. Mediocre first half. Shot off the line after 69 minutes as United pushed for a winner. AP

Fred - 6. First shot on target after 7 minutes – which was a start because he hasn't been close to hitting the target. United wouldn't have another shot until the goal. Important block just before the break but replaced by Van de Beek. AP

Anthony Martial - 4. First start in a while but did almost nothing. Played on the left, didn’t run at players or run behind them. First player to be brought off and rightly so. How to pick his confidence off the floor? AFP

Bruno Fernandes - 6. Struggled to find a way through in a poor first but then scored a superb goal just when United needed it. Team relies too much on the Portuguese and when he doesn’t perform United struggle. Getty

Marcus Rashford - 5. Played out of position in United’s problem position on the right. Super cross for Cavani after 22, but he looks as flat as his team as United dropped more league points – this time against a side who’d won only twice all season. One goal in his last eight league starts. AP

Edinson Cavani - 6. Birthday boy who made runs to help others but couldn’t score against the worst defence in the league. EPA

SUBSTITUTES: Mason Greenwood - 6. On for Martial after 66 to try and bring some energy to match United’s 85% possession. Far livelier than Martial and had a very good chance on 68 which was saved from Johnstone from close range. Put a ball across the goal. PA

Donny van de Beek N/A. On for Fred after 79 but had little impact. EPA

Manchester United's struggling Premier League title challenge suffered another blow following a 1-1 draw at struggling West Bromwich Albion on Sunday.

United have dropped points in five of their last seven league games to allow Manchester City to pull seven points clear, with a game in hand.

West Brom stunned their visitors with a second-minute goal from on-loan Senegalese striker Mbaye Diagne who beat defender Victor Lindelof to head home.

United looked lethargic for the rest of the half, but inspirational Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes stepped up yet again in the 44th minute to equalise.

But that was it for United who had to settle for a third damaging draw in their last four league matches.

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