MANCHESTER UNITED all-but booked their return to the Champions League with a 1-0 win at Bournemouth.
Liverpool’s draw with Aston Villa noticed the Pink Devils just about affirm a high 4 end.
Man Utd all-but sealed a high 4 end as they beat BournemouthCredit score: Getty
And so they had Casemiro to thank as he netted the one aim on the Vitality.
The Pink Devils can now loosen up so far as the league’s involved, with an enormous FA Cup closing towards Man Metropolis on the horizon.
However who was United’s finest participant on the day?
And did anybody have a sport to overlook?
Right here, SunSport’s Anthony Chapman delivers his Man Utd participant rankings…
DAVID DE GEA – 7
Spaniard might be relieved that it was a reasonably quiet day contemplating his latest pricey blunders.
Bournemouth barely had a sniff as De Gea remained an imposing presence between the sticks whereas making just a few good saves when wanted.
AARON WAN-BISSAKA – 5
Has had his finest season in ages however struggled to seek out rhythm right now.
Lack of assist from Antony noticed him penned again and even then his defending left one thing to be desired.
RAPHAEL VARANE – 6
Cool and composed as typical, the Frenchman tended to have a grasp on the sport.
However he lacked complete management of his again line as Wan-Bissaka struggled alongside him.
VICTOR LINDELOF – 7
May not have a future previous the summer time however that didn’t cease Swede from handing over a great efficiency.
Made good way along with his passes and was additionally robust within the sort out.
LUKE SHAW – 7
Dependable in defence and in assault as he dominated his flank.
Appeared to be buzzing off the again of his new long-term contract.
Casemiro was Man Utd’s finest participant on the dayCredit score: Getty
CASEMIRO – 8
Opened the scoring with an outrageous volley to proceed his wonderful debut season.
Was a strong presence and all the time seemed hungry to attain extra.
CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN – 7
Cheeky little chip discovered Casemiro and noticed United draw first blood.
Dictated play properly in probably his finest efficiency since coming back from damage.
ANTONY – 4
Quite a lot of model however not a whole lot of substance right now, summed up by a depressing failed rainbow flick.
Was locked in place by Lloyd Kelly and desires to enhance rapidly if he’s to turn out to be a key long-term participant.
Antony had a sport to overlook on the VitalityCredit score: Reuters
BRUNO FERNANDES – 6
Deployed additional ahead than typical however struggled to get any of his lengthy photographs on the right track.
Nonetheless, he was stuffed with tenacity and fought arduous for the win.
JADON SANCHO – 6
Nonetheless but to stay as much as the hype however produced some respectable passes and off-the-ball runs.
Winger lacked the dynamism of Marcus Rashford however did a good job in his stead.
ANTHONY MARTIAL – 7
Referred to as upon to steer the road as United hunt a brand new striker and didn’t shame himself.
Motion was good however was unable to get the aim he and his workforce craved.
SUBS
Wout Weghorst (for Martial, 57′) – 6
Large man did a reliable job as he chased down the opposition and fought admirably in aerial duels.
Alejandro Garnacho (for Sancho, 72′) – 6
Didn’t get a lot time to impress however seemed an actual stay wire every time he received the ball.
Scott McTominay (for Eriksen, 86′) – N/A
Fred (for Antony, 86′) – N/A