MANCHESTER UNITED were unable to upset their Premier League rivals Arsenal as they began their pre-season tour of the United States.
Mikel Arteta’s team grabbed away the Red Devils’ early 1-0 lead.
Erik ten Hag’s tour of the US didn’t get the start he would have wanted
Rasmus Hojlund opened the scoring for United, but his goal was undone by Arsenal
The Gunners snatched a late winnerCredit: Reuters
Rasmus Hojlund had given United an early lead, but the game took a dramatic turn just five minutes later.
The Danish striker was removed due to an injury, and 15 minutes later, Leny Yoro, a new signing, met the same fate.
The injury blow will overshadow everything for the majority of Manchester United supporters; however, the majority of players will emerge unscathed with some valuable minutes remaining.
Neil Custis, a contributor to SunSport, assesses each Manchester United play…
ANDRE ONANA – 7
The Cameroon international was all action but not just with his hands.
As a possible sign of things to come next season, he constantly looked to set moves going from the back.
One chest down and volley out wide to Amad stood out. Couple of good saves during the game. Could not be faulted for either goal and made a good stop in end of game Exhibition shoot-out from Kai Havertz to help United win that at least.
AARON WAN-BISSAKA – 7
Quite why United are actively looking to sell the former Crystal Palace right-back is a mystery. Just failed to intercept the ball in the build-up to Arsenal’s equaliser but was still one of the better performers on the night and had looked sharp in training the day before.
Harry Maguire – 8
Spoke well in the week about his heartbreak of missing the FA Cup Final and the Euros. But he bounces back and looked free from the calf injury cost him at the end of last season. 8.
6Harry Maguire looked assured on his return to action
Leny Yoro – 6
As in the game against Rangers the new buy has shown he can make mistakes and make up for them.
Gave the ball away at Hampden but got back to make a crucial block and then here he lost possession in the first minute only to get back and tackle Gabriel Jesus. Went off injured on 35 minutes.
Harry Amass – 5
The 17-year-old bought from Watford last summer is still to make his full competitive debut for the club. United need back up at left back and he will be hoping to provide it but the way he lost Gabriel Jesus for Arsenal’s equaliser got him a talking to from the boss.
Toby Collyer – 6
He impressed against Rosenberg enough to get a start in the next pre-season game against Rangers when he performed well again. Some good penetrating runs here too.
Casemiro – 6
Looks a lot leaner than this time last year in pre-season. The Brazilian looked to be on his way this summer but looks hungry to stay and contribute. 6.
Mason Mount – 7
A good first-half playing in a number ten role. Looked sharp constantly trying to get on the ball and had a good shot well saved at the near post.
Amad Diallo – 5
Struggled to get in the game but provided a good assist for Mount to get a shot in. 5.
Marcus Rashford – 7
What a great 50 yard ball he produced from deep in his own half to set up Rasmus Hojlund for his goal. Erik ten Hag still believes in the forward despite his drop in form last season.
Rasmus Hojlund – 7
What a start to the US Tour for him. Hit a tenth minute goal as he barged past Ayden Heaven and fired a shot through the legs of Karl Hein. Then moments later he was down injured mouthing that he had a hamstring problem. 7.
6Hojlund scored early, but was forced off with an injury just five minutes laterCredit: Reuters
SUBSTITUTIONS
HANNIBAL (for Hojlund, 16): United reverted to playing with a false nine when he came on but the move lacked potency. 5.
RHYS BENNETT (Yoro 35): looked solid for the short time he was on. 6.
JAMES SCANLON (Wan-Bissaka 45): To easily breezed passed by Martinelli on his way to the winning goal. 5.
JONNY EVANS (Maguire 45): The veteran remains a good presence at the back to call on. 6.
SAM MURRAY (Amass 45): On at left back and put in a decent second-half. 6.
MAX OYEDELE (Casemiro 45): Worked hard in front of back four. 6.
SCOTT McTOMINAY (Mount 45): Acted is a false nine in tandem with Wheatley and made some good forward runs. 6.
ANTONY (Amad 45): We watch and still wait to find out why United paid £86million for him. 5.
CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN (Collyer 45): Showed his experience to get back and head behind when Arsenal threatened. 6.
JADON SANCHO (Rashford 45): His second game of pre-seaosn as the uneasy truce between himself and the manager continues. Scored winning penalty in end of match exhibition shoot-out. 5.
ETHAN WHEATLEY (Hannibal 45): Came on and swapped with McTominay in a false nine role but did not get one decent chance. Only one to miss in end of game exhibition shoot-out 5.
WILL FISH (Bennet 45): Appeared to pull out of a challenge on Martinelli allowing him to score and was berated by Onana. 5.
6Will Fish pulled out a crucial challenge that led to Arsenal’s winner
