Manchester United player ratings as Alexis Sanchez grabs first goal at Old Trafford vs Huddersfield
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Alexis Sanchez has finally registered for Man United following his blockbuster swap move from Arsenal.
The Chilean had to wait three games and missed a penalty before finally putting a spirited David Wagner side away.
Romelu Lukaku grabbed the opener with Jose Mourinho's side narrowing the gap on leaders Manchester City to 13 points.
The United boss conceded the title earlier this week - though he may hope for an unlikely revival after Pep Guardiola's side dropped points for the third time in six games.
Here are Neil Moxley and Ciaran Kelly from the Manchester Evening News with player ratings from Old Trafford. Bigger tests await, but United are in good shape to attack the Champions League and the FA Cup.
(Image: Matthew Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images)
Manchester United Player Ratings
De Gea 6
A virtual passenger on his 300th appearance for the club and did not have a save to make. Easy.
Valencia 7
Covered an awful lot of ground as Mata drifted inside and was sometimes caught out by van La Parra.
Smalling 7
Had his hands full with Depoitre but responded well to Tottenham humiliation. Made one key tackle towards end of first-half.
(Image: Matthew Peters)
(Image: Matthew Peters)
Rojo 6
The main beneficiary from the Tottenham debacle and made one crucial header to keep a rare Huddersfield attack at bay. 6
Shaw 6
Some encouraging link-up play with Sanchez on the overlap and even when he was dispossessed he responded well and tracked back.
McTominay 6
Mourinho's biggest display of faith yet but Huddersfield targeted him with Biling and later floored by Kongolo's horror challenge. Kept it simple.
Matic 6
Has looked in bad need of a rest lately but this was a quiet return to form. Tried to encourage McTominay along.
(Image: Matthew Peters)
(Image: Matthew Peters)
(Image: Alex Morton)
Lingard 5
Nearly opened the door on a few occasions with his Roadrunner routine but there was not to be another moment for the highlights reel.
Mata 7
Floated inside as always and held firm against Huddersfield's attack dogs. Brilliant cross for opening goal.
Sanchez 8
United's best player on his home debut and a brilliant one-man dribble and shot nearly opened the scoring. A cool rebound from penalty spared blushes.
Lukaku 6
Had cut a frustrated figure as he tried to link-up with play before a well taken volley. Mobbed by team-mates in celebration.