'Set the bar' - Paul Merson picks out four 'outstanding' Manchester United players during Chelsea win

Paul Merson has heaped praise on four 'outstanding' Manchester United players after Wednesday's 2-1 win at home to Chelsea.

United bounced back from a disappointing week with a convincing victory at home to Mauricio Pochettino's side. Scott McTominay scored both goals for the Reds either side of half-time, with former Manchester City midfielder Cole Palmer on the scoresheet in between.

McTominay was the match-winner and produced another explosive midfield performance, while his midfield partner Sofyan Amrabat produced his best performance in as United shirt. Both Antony and Alejandro Garnacho were also excellent out wide and Merson reserved praise for the quartet.

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“I thought they were very good tonight,” Merson told Sky Sports. “First-half, Fernandes should score and they'd go on and win the game easier, but their attitude was spot on tonight.

“It was embarrassing at Newcastle but tonight they were outstanding, Absolutely outstanding. They closed Chelsea down and I thought they were quite shocked, thought they wouldn't do that and they took the ball off them umpteen times.

“I thought they were very good, they've set the bar. I'd be shocked if Rashford played this weekend, I don't think it's the message to send out. He's put a team out tonight under severe pressure to turn up against Chelsea and they all performed, they all closed down well. The two wingers were very good, Amrabat was like he was in a Morocco shirt. They were absolutely outstanding.

“I think [McTominay’s] record now, it's his best return in the Premier League and we're not even halfway through, he's been outstanding. Fair play to him, kept himself