Man United top-four aspirations shattered.

Manchester United's player ratings against Manchester City paint a tale of contrasting fortunes for Marcus Rashford, who oscillated between heroism and disappointment, while Andre Onana's stellar performance went unrewarded, leaving the team's top-four aspirations shattered.

Rashford initially dazzled with a stunning opener, momentarily silencing critics with his fiery strike. However, his subsequent missed opportunities and a crucial error leading to City's equalizer tarnished his performance.

Despite Onana's commendable efforts, facilitating Rashford's goal with a precise distribution and making several crucial saves, City's relentless attack eventually overwhelmed United, with Rashford's defensive lapse further aiding their downfall.

As City seized control, United's defensive strategy faltered, with Foden's brace and Haaland's late goal sealing their fate. While United entered the match as underdogs, their early promise only intensified the sting of defeat, leaving frustration in its wake.

Here's a breakdown of United's player ratings:

• Andre Onana (8/10): Instrumental in setting up Rashford's goal and impressive in shot-stopping, although unable to prevent all of City's strikes.
• Diogo Dalot (5/10): Diligent in defense but prone to occasional errors in passing.
• Jonny Evans (4/10): Made some timely blocks but struggled to contain City's attack.
• Raphael Varane (6/10): Provided a strong defensive presence but received a booking for a foul.
• Victor Lindelof (5/10): Had difficulties dealing with City's attackers, necessitating a positional switch late in the game.