Manchester United Players Rated And Slated During Their Win Against Newcastle: Pogba Gets A 9 Out Of 10

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Manchester United have finally ended their goal drought of sorts by defeating Newcastle United 4-1 at Old Trafford. The game saw United go behind by a goal early in the first half by then the Red Devils responded brilliantly with goals from Marital, Lukaku, Smalling and Paul Pogba.

Here are the Manchester United players ratings:

David De Gea: 7/10

Did not have much to do throughout the match. Conceded the first goal at home since April but he could do nothing about it.

Smalling: 7.5/10

Was solid defensively. Scored an all-important goal during the added time of the first half.

Lindelof: 6.5/10

United conceding the goal was partly his fault. The Swede slipped at a crucial moment to give Gayle the opportunity to put the ball into the back of the net.

Valencia: 7.5/10

Put in a good shift and came up with some good crosses.

Young: 7.5/10

Provided very good support to Anthony Martial on the left flank. Was solid defensively.

Matic: 8/10

Stuck to his job perfectly. Provided a good support to the defensive line and also moved forward in attacks.

Pogba: 9/10

Pogba’s return to the starting line-up was the key factor for United’s win. The Frenchman made one goal while scored another and his creativity was a driving factor for Mourinho’s men.

Mata: 7/10

Gave up with some good link up plays all throughout his time on the pitch but not that influential.

Rashford: 8/10

Linked up well with both Martial and Lukaku. Was an attacking threat.

Martial: 8.5/10

Is finally looking every worth of the big money transfer. Tormented defenders throughout the match and also scored the all-important equaliser.

Lukaku: 8/10

Was much more involved in the game today. Held the ball up well and made decent runs all throughout the match. Also ended his goal drought.

Substitutes:

Fellaini: N/A

Herrera: N/A

Ibrahimovic: N/A

Except for one acrobatic shot towards goal.

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