Raya - 7.5 - Looked comfortable playing the sweeper keeper and made a good save from De Ligt


Timber - 8 - Has looked good every game where he’s played on the right, and a well deserved goal added to his overall contribution. Shows the squad depth we have where we don’t miss White


Saliba - 8 - Didn’t really know much about the goal but they all count, and took the initiative well in the absence of his centre back partner


Kiwior 7 - No major problems, Saliba helped him through the game


Zinchenko 5 - Didn’t really offer much going forward and was made to look like a horse’s arse by Zirkzee


Partey 7 - Not great start but grew into the game


Rice 7.5 - Much improved, good midfield engine and good set piece deliveries


Odegaard 7 - Kept relatively quiet tonight as was marked out of the game in large part


Saka 8 - Gave Malachia a headache and also offered a set piece clinic


Havertz 7 - Hard working as always but struggled to have great impact on the game


Martinelli 6 - Dalot had him in his pocket



Subs


Merino 7 - Unlucky not to score, and unluckier still to give away a free kick


Trossard 7.5 - Decent cameo


Jorginho N/A - Only brought on to give Odegaard a rest after the game was sewn up


I thought we might have to be patient, because I thought United weren’t going to roll over and die. And no one could honestly blame them for coming to the Emirates as spoilers to grab a point. I think United defended well, and if you’ve got an ace up your sleeve in the form of creating chaos from set pieces why not bring it out…from what I’ve seen the only team that doesn’t get that ruffled by it is Newcastle.

Played a bit within ourselves, I think that was us being mindful of not having our first choice defence. Once we established a lead we played with much more confidence and freedom.