Manchester United just coughed up a 2-2 draw to Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, but honestly, one player’s performance is going to stick in everyone’s craw for a while. Matheus Cunha got a brutal 2/10 rating, and that’s not even the worst of it after a game where they should’ve grabbed all three points.
A Point-Blank Miss That Haunts the Draw
Forget the final score for a second, let’s talk about Matheus Cunha. This dude was borderline shameful out there, and United fans have every right to be furious. Attacks consistently fizzled out right at his feet, his passing letting him down badly all game. He just couldn’t get into the rhythm, plain and simple. But the real kicker? He compounded that poor display by missing a golden opportunity from point-blank range! After Marcus Rashford, who was unquestionably United’s standout attacking threat and gave Rohl a nightmare, did all that fantastic work to set him up, Cunha just blew it. How do you recover from a moment like that? It’s the kind of miss that changes everything, turning a potential game-winner into just another moment of frustration. Rashford was fantastic, constantly taking on Rohl and putting great balls into the box, so much so that Everton was probably thrilled to see him subbed off. It just makes Cunha’s performance even more infuriating when his teammates are creating chances like that.
Defensive Woes and Attacking Brilliance Undone
It wasn’t just Cunha having a rough day, though. The defense had its own glaring issues that cost United dearly. Senne Lammens, in goal, scored a 4. He looked hesitant in a few big moments and really should have done better with Everton’s equalizer. That just isn’t good enough at this level. Lisandro Martinez also got a 4, with his weak clearance proving costly for George’s goal. He knows he should have dealt with that much more convincingly. These are mistakes that absolutely kill momentum and gift goals to the opposition.
On the flip side, there were some serious bright spots that made the draw even harder to swallow. Luke Shaw was absolutely phenomenal, much better than he was last weekend. He was rock-solid at the back and linked up superbly with Rashford, making United’s left flank their most dangerous avenue of attack. Shaw even delivered the assist for Benjamin Sesko’s stunning headed finish, which temporarily restored United’s advantage. Bryan Mbeumo also brought the heat, with a sensational run and finish to give United the lead just moments after the restart. Guys like Kobbie Mainoo and Youri Tielemans (both 6.5) demonstrated sound ball retention and looked classy in possession. Even Bruno Fernandes, despite a shaky game where he surrendered possession cheaply, hit the crossbar early and made amends by delaying the ball perfectly for Shaw’s assist.
A 2-2 draw is tough to swallow, especially when you consider the moments of brilliance from guys like Shaw, Mbeumo, and Sesko were nullified by individual errors and that point-blank miss. The inconsistency is a real killer. United has to look at how they move past this draw, because when your attacking plays fizzle out and golden chances are missed, you aren’t just losing points, you’re losing momentum. They gotta tighten things up on both ends, and quickly.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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