David De Gea
His selection would have been controversial if United hadn’t won so well. Excellent parade to refuse Edin Visca, but to blame for the goal. 6
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Marcus Rashford was just the right winger, but Wan-Bissaka didn’t offer any extra support. He didn’t need to bother. 6
Victor Lindelof
Avoid drama for a quiet 45 minutes before he gave way to Axel Tuanzebe to protect his back problem. 6
Harry Maguire
A stress-free evening for the United captain who is showing something of his best form after a difficult time early in the season. 6
Alex Such
His corner led to the first goal, although Telles’ positioning annoyed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick. Looked relaxed again. 7th
Donny van de Beek
A steel performance by the Dutchman in a deeper role in which he felt more than comfortable next to Fred. 7th
Fred
The Brazilian selection has strengthened his prominence and United are simply a better side with Fred as one of the two midfielders. 7th
Marcus Rashford
A threat almost from the start and could only be disappointed not having scored from the open game. Not tied up by starting on the right. 8th
Bruno Fernandes
His thunderous half-volley is perhaps his best goal for United, and Fernandes selflessly let Rashford take the penalty. Rightly rested. 8th
Anthony Martial
I moved to house Cavani and had Rafael da Silva on toast. The debate will rage over whether he is better on the left. 7th
Edinson Cavani
His skillful touch quickly got teammates into play and United benefited from having an absolute striker at the helm. 8th
Subs
Axel Tuanzebe
Booked and missed the Paris Saint Germain game next week. 5
Mason Greenwood
Greedy and his decision-making annoyed some teammates but supported Daniel James. 6
Daniel James
Doesn’t pose much of a threat until he scores a goal in added time. 6
Brandon Williams
First appearance in almost two months. 5
Nemanja Matic
Came on to prop things up. 5
Manager
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Limited changes with a top heavy squad bringing Basaksehir to the cleaners and winning the game by a half. 8th
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