Player ratings

Sanchez: 7 - He could have done little to stop Ronaldo’s superb strike but later denied the Portuguese superstar with a fantastic diving save. Another brilliant stop from Bruno Fernandes. Powerless to prevent late game-clinching goal.

Veltman: 6 - Busy in the first half but saw less of the ball after the red card. Nearly set up the opening goal with a perfect cross to Moder.

Dunk: 5 - Solid first half with little work to do against a toothless United attack. Careless foul on Man United’s Anthony Elanga cost his team.

Webster: 8 - Defenced resolutely throughout. Helped to keep the score down as United dominated following the red card.

Trossard: 5 - Didn’t see much of him in the first half. Replaced on the hour mark after the red.

Gross: 7 - Heavily involved in the first half. Some fine passing and caused plenty of problems with his movement, finding a lot of space. Unfortunate to be sacrificed after an hour.

Moder: 8 - So unlucky not to have his first Premier League goal. Had an early shot saved by De Gea and another fine header was somehow kept out. A constant threat in the first half.

MacAllister: 7 - Linked up play nicely in the first half. Some lovely touches. Had a scuffed shot at goal. Faded in the second half and booked for a foul on Rashford.

Cucurella: 7 - Like Mac Allister, was affected by the red card. Saw less of the ball but very good first half showing. Good going forward and defensively .

Maupay: 5 - Quiet in first half. Linked up play well but had a lack of chances in front of goal. Replaced by Danny Welbeck in the second half.

Bissouma: 6 - Controlled the play early on. Speculative shot from distance way over the bar. Closer with second effort, just wide of the mark. Can take some blame for goal Brighton conceded.

Subs:Lamptey: 7 - Looked a threat out wide. Alzate: 6 - id his defensive duties well. Welbeck: 6 - Missed a great header late on.