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Chelsea vs Man United Player Ratings
Chelsea maintained their unbeaten start to the new Premier League season after Ross Barkley scored in added time to rescue a 2-2 draw against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.
Antonio Rudiger had earlier given the Blues a 21st minute lead before the visitors overturned the game with two goals from French striker Anthony Martial.
Chelsea (4-3-3):
Kepa Arribazalaga 6
The Spanish goalkeeper was powerless for the two goals he conceded.
Cesar Azpilicueta 6
He was reliable and dependable but didn’t offer much going forward.
Antonio Rudiger 7.5
The German international centre back gave Chelsea the lead with a bullet header.
David Luiz 7
Could have done better in the buildup to the second Manchester United goalkeeper goal. The Brazilian redeemed himself for the equaliser.
Marcos Alonso 5
He didn’t offer much going forward and was partly at fault for the Manchester United goals.
Jorginho 6
The Italian midfielder was subdued in comparison with previous games.
N’Golo Kante 7
He was denied a goal via a fantastic save from Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea.
Mateo Kovacic 6
The Croatian didn’t have much influence on the game.
Alvaro Morata 5
He didn’t justify his inclusion ahead of Olivier Giroud.
Eden Hazard 6
The in-form started well but faded badly in the second half.
Willian 6.5
Provided the assist for Rudiger’s goal.
Substitutes
Ross Barkley 6
Snatched a point for his side.
Pedro Rodriguez 5
Came on for Willian in the second half
Olivier Giroud 5
Little time to impress.
Manchester United (4-2-3-1):
David De Gea 7.5
Kept his side in the game
Ashley Young 6
Dealt well with the in-form Hazard
Chris Smalling 5.5
Not his best game for Manchester United
Victor Lindelof 6
The better of the two centre backs
Luke Shaw 7
The left-back maintained his superb form for the Red Devils this season.
Nemanja Matic 6.5
Did well to control himself in the tackles despite an early yellow card for a foul on Hazard.
Paul Pogba 7
He played better in the second half
Anthony Martial 9
Best player on the pitch. Took his goals well.
Marcus Rashford 7
Provided an assist for Martial’s second goal.
Romelu Lukaku 6
He was quiet in the first half but improved after the interval.
Substitutes
Alexis Sanchez 5
Had little time to impress
Andreas Pereira 5
Came on late in the second half
Ander Herrera 5
Came on to preserve the second half lead.
