Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United moved up to fifth in the Premier League after beating David Moyes’ West Ham United 1-0 at Old Trafford.
Marcus Rashford’s bullet header in the first half ensured the Red Devils saw off the Hammers.
Here are Manchester United’s four best players from the win against the Irons.
David de Gea
After a horrendous start to the season for the Reds, only Nick Pope and Ederson (6) have more clean sheets in the Premier League than De Gea (5).
Ten Hag’s men haven’t conceded at Old Trafford in eight hours and Real Sociedad were the last side to score past De Gea at the Theatre of Dreams.
With United becoming under increasing pressure from the visitors it was De Gea’s shot stopping brilliance that dragged United over the line.
The saves to deny Kurt Zouma and Declan Rice were nothing short of world-class and despite being at Old Trafford for over 11 years, the Spaniard still finds ways to amaze.
Diogo Dalot
United’s number 20 showcased all of his defensive resolve to ensure he wasn’t going to be beaten to any headers at the back post.
The former Porto man’s positioning and ability to sniff out danger was exemplary.
Ten Hag needs to get the Portugal international tied down to a new contract at Old Trafford because he’s rapidly becoming one of the best full-back’s across Europe.
Lisandro Martinez
With Raphael Varane and Victor Lindelof both unavailable, the Argentine had Harry Maguire alongside him for the visit from the Hammers.
Coming up against two of the most physical strikers in the league in Gianluca Scamacca and Michail Antonio, the aggressive South American never took a backwards step and once again relished the physical battle.
For Varane, Lindelof and Maguire they are all having to battle for one spot given that Martinez is a nailed-on starter.
There were times that Martinez’s crisp and penetrative passing split the Hammers apart. The former Ajax man is rapidly becoming a Rolls-Royce of a defender with an injection of South American bite.
Marcus Rashford
On his 318th appearance for the Red Devils, Rashford scored his second header in as many games to join the Reds’ 100-goal club.
The way United’s number ten is attacking the ball in the air now is highlighting how hard the 24-year-old is working on adding yet more devastating facets to his game.
Rashford now has seven goals across all competitions this season and with England manager Gareth Southgate in attendance to see the Manchester United Academy graduate hit the milestone, the Three Lions boss must have a place in his World Cup squad line up for the in-form star.
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