• MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS: David De Gea - 6. Quiet in the first half and only had one shot on target to deal with, but a clean sheet and three points for a side that didn’t play especially well could be important. Getty
    MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS: David De Gea - 6. Quiet in the first half and only had one shot on target to deal with, but a clean sheet and three points for a side that didn’t play especially well could be important. Getty
  • Diogo Dalot - 8. Alert and got forward. Dealt with Antonio in the second half. Desperate high shot on 83 as United pushed for a winner. His manager praised his offensive attributes the day before the match, less so his defensive ability. He was solid in defence and still took players on in attack. Impressive. EPA
    Diogo Dalot - 8. Alert and got forward. Dealt with Antonio in the second half. Desperate high shot on 83 as United pushed for a winner. His manager praised his offensive attributes the day before the match, less so his defensive ability. He was solid in defence and still took players on in attack. Impressive. EPA
  • Raphael Varane - 8. Early block against Rice. Tough challenge to deal with Antonio but he was up for it. He’s one of the best defenders in the world and United look far more stable with him in the side. Headed a corner over after 58 when he could have done better. EPA
    Raphael Varane - 8. Early block against Rice. Tough challenge to deal with Antonio but he was up for it. He’s one of the best defenders in the world and United look far more stable with him in the side. Headed a corner over after 58 when he could have done better. EPA
  • Harry Maguire - 7. The only change from the win at Brentford, stood ground to stop a sixth minute Bowen surge and tackled Antonio in a one-on-one after 13. More involved than any other player. Booked. EPA
    Harry Maguire - 7. The only change from the win at Brentford, stood ground to stop a sixth minute Bowen surge and tackled Antonio in a one-on-one after 13. More involved than any other player. Booked. EPA
  • Alex Telles - 6. Not as disciplined as he could have been and there’s so much room for improvement with the attacking side of his game. PA
    Alex Telles - 6. Not as disciplined as he could have been and there’s so much room for improvement with the attacking side of his game. PA
  • Fred - 6. Keen in a tough midfield battle, but misplaced a few passes. Fine shot on 49. Helped United to 56 per cent possession and a second win in succession for the first time under Rangnick. EPA
    Fred - 6. Keen in a tough midfield battle, but misplaced a few passes. Fine shot on 49. Helped United to 56 per cent possession and a second win in succession for the first time under Rangnick. EPA
  • Scott McTominay - 6. Tracked West Ham’s powerful midfielders well. Excellent defending at the end of a competitive first half when neither side had an attempt on goal. Reuters
    Scott McTominay - 6. Tracked West Ham’s powerful midfielders well. Excellent defending at the end of a competitive first half when neither side had an attempt on goal. Reuters
  • Mason Greenwood - 5. Skillful cutting inside on the right, but should have played others in. Made a 70-yard-run back to finally stop a 66th minute Bowen attack, but one of his poorest games. Reuters
    Mason Greenwood - 5. Skillful cutting inside on the right, but should have played others in. Made a 70-yard-run back to finally stop a 66th minute Bowen attack, but one of his poorest games. Reuters
  • Bruno Fernandes - 6. Lively start in the 4-2-3-1 system which suits him. Beautiful ball to Ronaldo after 20 and made more key passes than any player, but he’s not finding the sweet spots. Nobody did until the 93rd minute. EPA
    Bruno Fernandes - 6. Lively start in the 4-2-3-1 system which suits him. Beautiful ball to Ronaldo after 20 and made more key passes than any player, but he’s not finding the sweet spots. Nobody did until the 93rd minute. EPA
  • Anthony Elanga - 6. Third straight start for the teen winger. Not as effective as against Villa and Brentford. Still, his name was sung by the Stretford End to the tune of ’Rhythm is a Dancer’. That was where he shot wide after 60 minutes. AFP
    Anthony Elanga - 6. Third straight start for the teen winger. Not as effective as against Villa and Brentford. Still, his name was sung by the Stretford End to the tune of ’Rhythm is a Dancer’. That was where he shot wide after 60 minutes. AFP
  • Cristiano Ronaldo - 6. Almost connected with a fine Fernandes ball on 20. Appeals for a 35th minute penalty were declined – which angered him. EPA
    Cristiano Ronaldo - 6. Almost connected with a fine Fernandes ball on 20. Appeals for a 35th minute penalty were declined – which angered him. EPA
  • SUBS: Marcus Rashford - 7. On for Elanga after 62. Easy finish seconds from the end. Cue incredible scenes at the end. Back-to-back goals for a player who has been out of form. The goals should boost his confidence. EPA
    SUBS: Marcus Rashford - 7. On for Elanga after 62. Easy finish seconds from the end. Cue incredible scenes at the end. Back-to-back goals for a player who has been out of form. The goals should boost his confidence. EPA
  • Edinson Cavani - 7. On for Fred after 82 in an attack minded substitution. Stayed on side – just – and set up Rashford up for the winner and a huge win. Usually makes a difference. Reuters
    Edinson Cavani - 7. On for Fred after 82 in an attack minded substitution. Stayed on side – just – and set up Rashford up for the winner and a huge win. Usually makes a difference. Reuters
  • Anthony Martial - N/A. Came on for Greenwood after 82 to boos from the crowd. He wants to leave United and the fans have little faith in him. Had time to turn and shoot on 92 minutes. AFP
    Anthony Martial - N/A. Came on for Greenwood after 82 to boos from the crowd. He wants to leave United and the fans have little faith in him. Had time to turn and shoot on 92 minutes. AFP
  • WEST HAM RATINGS: Alphonse Areola - 7. Produced a string of lovely saves before ultimately coming up short with his positioning in injury time. EPA
    WEST HAM RATINGS: Alphonse Areola - 7. Produced a string of lovely saves before ultimately coming up short with his positioning in injury time. EPA
  • Aaron Cresswell - 6. Struggled in the final third, although he was a lot calmer in possession than most of his teammates. PA
    Aaron Cresswell - 6. Struggled in the final third, although he was a lot calmer in possession than most of his teammates. PA
  • Kurt Zouma - 7. Showcased good instincts through effective blocks and an ability to hold his own under scrutiny. AFP
    Kurt Zouma - 7. Showcased good instincts through effective blocks and an ability to hold his own under scrutiny. AFP
  • Craig Dawson - 6. Won a series of nice balls and headers with some good challenges thrown in there too, even if he did struggle for the late Rashford goal. Reuters
    Craig Dawson - 6. Won a series of nice balls and headers with some good challenges thrown in there too, even if he did struggle for the late Rashford goal. Reuters
  • Vladimir Coufal - 7. His intricate passes and enthusiasm made him a danger going forward and his defensive play was solid too. Getty
    Vladimir Coufal - 7. His intricate passes and enthusiasm made him a danger going forward and his defensive play was solid too. Getty
  • Tomas Soucek - 5. Improved defensively late in the game but ultimately didn’t make any kind of sustainable impact. PA
    Tomas Soucek - 5. Improved defensively late in the game but ultimately didn’t make any kind of sustainable impact. PA
  • Declan Rice - 8. Won the ball back constantly, provided wonderful cover for the back four and gave a real captain’s performance. Reuters
    Declan Rice - 8. Won the ball back constantly, provided wonderful cover for the back four and gave a real captain’s performance. Reuters
  • Pablo Fornals - 5. Only really looked comfortable when he had more space to work with in a largely uneventful display. AP
    Pablo Fornals - 5. Only really looked comfortable when he had more space to work with in a largely uneventful display. AP
  • Manuel Lanzini - 4. From sloppy challenges to poor foot work, this was a game to forget for Lanzini. Reuters
    Manuel Lanzini - 4. From sloppy challenges to poor foot work, this was a game to forget for Lanzini. Reuters
  • Jarrod Bowen - 5. Continually ran through the heart of United’s midfield but his end product wasn’t on point today. PA
    Jarrod Bowen - 5. Continually ran through the heart of United’s midfield but his end product wasn’t on point today. PA
  • Michail Antonio - 5. Overshot some of his runs and had to come quite deep to get any service, although he did hold the ball up well despite some poor passing. EPA
    Michail Antonio - 5. Overshot some of his runs and had to come quite deep to get any service, although he did hold the ball up well despite some poor passing. EPA
  • SUBS: Ryan Fredericks- N/A. Looked focused and dialled in right up until his inadvertent assist for the hosts’ late winner. Reuters
    SUBS: Ryan Fredericks- N/A. Looked focused and dialled in right up until his inadvertent assist for the hosts’ late winner. Reuters

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Manchester United v West Ham ratings: Rashford 7, Varane 8; Rice 8, Antonio 5

Stoppage time winner moves Ralf Rangnick's team into the top four

Andy Mitten
Harry Kettle

January 22, 2022

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Manager Ralf Rangnick celebrated a "massive" victory on Saturday as Marcus Rashford struck with virtually the last kick of the game against West Ham to take Manchester United into the top four.

United looked flat for 93 minutes at Old Trafford but broke through right at the end as all three of Rangnick's substitutes combined when Anthony Martial and Edinson Cavani set up Rashford for a tap in at the back post.

"The atmosphere [in the dressing room] is amazing. Quite rightly the boys were celebrating, they know what a massive win this was," Rangnick said. "Those are the best kind of wins when the other team has no time to come back."

Victory moved United a point above the Hammers and helped leapfrog Tottenham and Arsenal in the battle for Champions League spots next season.

The goal was also significant for Rashford. The England international scored for the first time since October in a 3-1 win at Brentford on Wednesday and was in the right place at the right time for what could be a decisive moment in United's campaign.

"We had to take some risks in the last 15 minutes but in the end I wanted to show the players it is about winning this game and I'm more than happy we scored the goal in the last minute," added Rangnick.

"I am very pleased the three subs prepared the goal and scored the goal."

Player ratings from the match can be seen in the picture gallery above.

Updated: January 22, 2022, 6:34 PM
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