Manchester United player ratings as Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane superb vs Liverpool

David de Gea

Emerged from his area successfully in the first-half and made three big saves in the second until he was lucklessly beaten by Mohamed Salah. 7

Diogo Dalot

Much more secure against Luis Diaz than in pre-season and was aggressive with his tackling. Limited the Colombian's attacking capacity. 8

Raphael Varane

Perverse he was ever a substitute defender when he is the best centre-back at the club. It showed. Varane led an otherwise young backline masterfully. 9

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Lisandro Martinez

Imposed himself from minute one against Mohamed Salah and did likewise against James Milner. Saved a certain own goal by Bruno Fernandes. 9

Tyrell Malacia

An encouraging full debut, overcoming the occasional bout of nerves and having the confidence to take set-pieces. Defended stoutly. 8

Scott McTominay

A gradual improvement on the Brighton debacle, he was disciplined as the defensive midfielder and got stuck in. 6

Christian Eriksen

Showed tremendous composure to salvage the attack that led to Jadon Sancho's opening goal. Reliable on the ball. 7

Bruno Fernandes

Played more effective passes in the first 10 minutes than he had in the whole year. Started to regress a bit and booked for diving. 6

Anthony Elanga

Squandered an easy chance with the game goalless but atoned to pick out Sancho. Came off at half-time and the change was not enforced. 6

Marcus Rashford

At the tip of the arrow but blunt when played in for a couple of opportunities in the first-half. He made no mistake when one-on-one in the second. 7

Jadon Sancho

Made his goal look remarkably easy to lift the roof to give United a deserved lead. Not a constant thorn but had the biggest impact. 7

Subs

Anthony Martial