Manchester United player ratings vs Tottenham as Casemiro poor and four get 5/10

Manchester United were beaten 1-0 by Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Sunday.

James Maddison tapped in from close range to hand the home side an early lead before Alejandro Garnacho blazed over the crossbar to spurn United’s best chance of the first half.

Joshua Zirkzee had the best chance of the second half but he failed to hit the target with a free header from eight yards out as United fell to their third defeat to Spurs this season.

Here are how the players rated at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium:

Andre Onana

A little unfortunate his save from Lucas Bergvall's shot was converted by Maddison on the rebound. Made some decent stops. 6

Noussair Mazraoui

Back in the back three to offset the absence of Leny Yoro and played a fine cross for Joshua Zirkzee to head wide in the second half. 6

Harry Maguire

Played with gusto and had little hassle from Mathys Tel. Possibly should have gone further up top sooner as United chased the game. 6

Matthijs de Ligt

For a ball-playing defender who was teammates with Tel, De Ligt was not particularly authoritative. 5

Diogo Dalot

Ruben Amorim ordered him to get tighter to Son Heung-min and seconds later Dalot was still too narrow as Son's volley led to Maddison's goal. 5

Casemiro

His first start of the year and he showed why. Constantly off the pace, booked and only lasted so long because there was not a credible alternative on the bench. 4

Bruno Fernandes

Played in Garnacho for United's best chance of the first half. Proactive enough and knitted together United's attacks. 6

Patrick Dorgu

Switched to the left wing and hit a shot well over. Started by virtue of the decimating injury crisis. Had some crossing opportunities but did not service the forwards well