The striker looked out of ideas and missed a sitter as Erik ten Hag's side fell apart in a nightmare first away game of the 2023-24 campaign
Manchester United had a strong sense of deja-vu in their first away trip of the season as they slumped to a 2-0 defeat at Tottenham after a particularly shoddy second-half display.
Marcus Rashford was desperately disappointing, missing the target with a free header but above all failing to trouble Tottenham's defenders as he again looked out of place at centre-forward.
United began the game brightly and had a strong penalty appeal for handball turned down, while Bruno Fernandes also spurned a free header. Spurs dominated the second period though, and took the lead when Pape Matar Sarr pounced in the area before a Lisandro Martinez own goal doubled their advantage and summed up United's miserable performance.
GOAL rates Man Utd's players from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium…
Took calculated risks on the ball and played some smart long-range passes. Made a good reaction save to thwart Destiny Udogie after the goal, which he could do little about.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka (5/10):
Looked solid for the opening 45 minutes then things took a downward turn and he was hooked for Diogo Dalot.
Raphael Varane (6/10):
One of the few players who did not play with lead in their feet.
Lisandro Martinez (3/10):
Some good early interventions were overshadowed by his mishaps for both goals. A weak block sent the ball to Pape Sarr for the first, then another sent it trickling into his own net.
Luke Shaw (5/10):
Left his left flank unguarded for the first goal. At least showed some character and tried to spark a response from his side.
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Midfield
Bruno Fernandes (5/10):
Decent in the first half but missed the biggest chance of the game, somehow sending his free header over the bar.
Casemiro (5/10):
Struggled to impose himself on the game and lost the battle with Yves Bissouma.
Mason Mount(5/10):
Was good defensively in the first half and pressed aggressively while also linking up well with Alejandro Garnacho and Antony. Like his team-mates, faded after half-time.
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Attack
Antony (5/10):
Worked hard in the first half and was close to equalising in the second when his shot clattered the bar. Removed after 66 minutes.
Marcus Rashford (4/10):
Headed a clear chance over the bar after a fine pass from Fernandes. Struggled once more playing up top by himself. Had a strop on the bench after being substituted.
Alejandro Garnacho (5/10):
Had a couple of bright moments in the first half but soon faded. Poor defensively for the goal.
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Subs & Manager
Christian Eriksen (5/10):
Unlike against Wolves, he could do little to stop the rot.
Jadon Sancho (6/10)
An upgrade on Garnacho and should have started in his place.
Diogo Dalot (5/A):
Could have done more to prevent the second goal.
Anthony Martial (N/A):
Only came on in the 85th minute.
Facundo Pellistri (N/A):
Didn't have enough time to make an impact.
Erik ten Hag (4/10):
Played the same starting XI that had performed poorly against Wolves and his many substitutions failed to turn things around.
