“I’m disappointed, but not surprised,” said Roy Keane, analyzing Manchester United’s 2-1 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion. “United lacked intensity and creativity, and were punished by a solid Brighton side. They didn’t deserve to win, and Brighton’s victory was well-deserved.”
Here are Roy Keane’s player ratings:
Brighton & Hove Albion
- Jason Steele (GK) – 6/10: “Did what he had to do, made a few saves. Couldn’t do much about United’s goal.”
- Joel Veltman (RB) – 7/10: “Impressive, got forward well. Caused problems for United’s left-back.”
- Jan Paul van Hecke (CB) – 7/10: “Unlucky with the deflection, otherwise solid. Dealt well with United’s attackers.”
- Lewis Dunk (CB) – 6/10: “Led by example, but had some shaky moments. Lucky not to concede a penalty.”
- Jack Hinshelwood (LB) – 6.5/10: “Steady, did his job. Didn’t offer much going forward.”
- James Milner (MF) – 6.5/10: “Worked hard, but not his best game. Struggled to control the tempo.”
- Billy Gilmour (MF) – 6.5/10: “Decent, but nothing special. Failed to create chances.”
- Yankuba Minteh (MF) – 6.5/10: “Caused problems, but end product lacking. Should have scored.”
- Joao Pedro (FW) – 7/10: “Did nothing all game, then scored the winner! Clinical finish.”
- Danny Welbeck (FW) – 8/10: “Caused problems all game, excellent center-forward play. Deserved his goal.”
Manchester United
- Andre Onana (GK) – 6/10: “Comfortable game, but couldn’t prevent winner. Questionable positioning.”
- Noussair Mazraoui (RB) – 7.5/10: “Impressive debut, pace and skill. Got forward well.”
- Harry Maguire (CB) – 5/10: “Should have done better for Brighton’s winner. Cost United the game.”
- Lisandro Martinez (CB) – 6/10: “Decent, but not enough. Struggled with Welbeck’s pace.”
- Diogo Dalot (LB) – 7/10: “Fought off Minteh well, but struggled at times. Needed more support.”
- Casemiro (MF) – 6.5/10: “Decent, but not his best game. Failed to control the midfield.”
- Kobbie Mainoo (MF) – 7.5/10: “Impressive, dictated pace of game. United’s best player.”
- Amad Diallo (FW) – 6.5/10: “Missed a glorious chance, but scored equalizer. Should have done better.”
- Marcus Rashford (FW) – 3/10: “Anonymous, didn’t look fit. Failed to make an impact.”
- Bruno Fernandes (FW) – 6/10: “Creative, but not enough. Needed more support.”