Chelsea 2-2 Man Utd: Every player rated as Barkley’s dramatic winner maintains Sarri’s unbeaten start

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Chelsea came from behind to draw 2-2 with Manchester United, keeping the Blues’ unbeaten start to the Premier League season ongoing. 

After an equal opening 20 minutes, Chelsea took the lead through Antonio Rudiger which they held until just after half-time before Anthony Martial equalised.

And the Frenchman looked to have given United all three points with a curling effort but for Ross Barkley’s equaliser in the sixth minute of injury-time.

Here’s how the players rated

Chelsea

Kepa Arrizabalaga – 6 – Good commanding of box but could do little about either of United’s goals.

Cesar Azpilicueta – 6 – Had very little to do in the first half, but did come up with a good tackle close to the break with United pressing.

Antonio Rudiger – 7 – Impressive in defence, as always, and showed his attacking abilities with a powerful header to give Chelsea the lead and then played a part in the late equaliser.

David Luiz – 5 – The Brazilian had a solid start with very little to do in the first half. But was massively caught out for Martial’s second, being beaten far too easily on the wing and out of position. Did slightly redeem himself with a good header in the build up to Barkley’s late equaliser.

Marcos Alonso – 6 – Took some time to get into the game, but found himself high up the pitch at times – which did leave Chelsea open defensively on occasion. Was down in the box for Martial’s equaliser, leaving a gap open for the Frenchman.

Jorginho – 7 – Looked to run the show from the start and was his usual influential self in the middle of the pitch.

N’Golo Kante – 7 – The Frenchman was impressive as usual, helping to keep a lid on United’s attack in the first half though was unable to stop the onslaught after half-time.

Mateo Kovacic – 6 – Got forward well, linking up with Alonso and Hazard, but missed that killer touch throughout.

Willian – 6 – Surprisingly the more attacking of Chelsea’s two wingers, enjoying a lot of time on the ball. It was his corner, well-delivered, which resulted in Rudiger’s opener.

Alvaro Morata – 4 – Picked ahead of Olivier Giroud, Morata struggled to get into the match with even the bounce of the ball seemingly going against him. Had a good opportunity just after half-time but his shot lacked power and was saved well by De Gea.

Eden Hazard – 5 – Not the best game for the Premier League’s top scorer as he failed to make much on an impact. Was clearly targeted by United’s tackles.

Key stat: 11 players have been booked for fouls on Eden Hazard in the Premier League this season.

Substitutions:

Ross Barkley (for Kovacic 69) – 7 – Brought on to add more attacking ideas and rescued the point for the Blues, with a poacher’s finish.

Pedro (for Willian 72) – 5 – Could not add too much, though did cause some minor problems.

Olivier Giroud (for Morata 78) – 5 – Held the ball up well but, like the man he replaced, could not deliver.

Manchester United

David de Gea – 6 – Had very little to do despite conceding twice, producing a very good save from Rudiger’s late header only to be beaten by Barkley.

Ashley Young – 8 – Kept an eye well on Hazard, ushering the Belgian into packed areas. Was booked in the first-half for a foul on the Chelsea man which limited his effectiveness from there on but he managed to do his job well.

Victor Lindelof – 7 – Had a good game with Chelsea fairly tame in attack. Looked to be blamed by Pogba for Rudiger’s goal, but marked Luiz well.

Chris Smalling – 7 – Marshalled Morata in the first half but was nearly caught out right after the break, as a foray forward opened space for the Spaniard though his shot was tame. Otherwise good.

Luke Shaw – 7 – With Chelsea enjoying the better possession, Shaw was unable to make too much of an impact going forward but was admirable in defence.

Juan Mata – 7 – From the start it was clear what Mata’s role would be, playing very tightly on Jorginho when Chelsea have the ball. But the Italian was still able to control the match. Had a lot more impact offensively as the game went on, playing a big part in United taking the lead.

Nemanja Matic – 6 – One of the designated tacklers for Hazard, fouling the Belgian twice in the first half – the latter of which he was booked for. Otherwise largely quiet.

Paul Pogba – 7 – Was at fault for Chelsea’s opener, losing Rudiger to give the German a free header. Came out at half-time more focused which did help United, looking to make up for his mistake.

Marcus Rashford – 6 – Spent much of the first half keeping track of Alonso but was able to use his pace once or twice to break for United. Better after half-time, helping United get forward.

Romelu Lukaku – 5 – A very quiet start, lacked any real input for United. Struggled against Chelsea’s centre-back pairing but improved slightly in the second half.

Anthony Martial – 8 – Had a quiet start in attack but did his bit helping to defend. Levelled for United early into the second half, with a well-taken strike after Chelsea failed to clear the ball. And gave the visitors the lead with a neat curled effort from the right side of the box.

Substitutions:

Ander Herrera (for Mata 74) – 6 – Had helped United shut up shop after going ahead, but could not make a difference as a goal-mouth scramble saw Chelsea level.

Andreas Pereira (for Martial 84) – N/A – A late sub.

Alexis Sanchez (for Rashford 85) – N/A – A late sub.

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