The Red Devil’s secured a late win against West Ham. Marcus Rashford came up clutch during the added time to help United win 1-0 at Old Trafford. With the 3 points, United move to the 4th place in the Premier League Ttble. But Ragnick’s United is yet to put up a good game. Let us look at the 5 points to take away from this match.

Ragnick Unlocking United

There was only one change between Ralf Rangnick’s starting 11 than and the one he selected at Brentford on Wednesday night. That alteration was forced as Victor Lindelof wanted to stay with his family after a break-in at their house during the Brentford game. Ragnick is utilising a 4-3-3 formation with flying full backs. Under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, this was something United fans hoped to see. Rangnick now lacks certain additional alternatives due to injuries and other absences. However, he appears to have a firm grasp on his United strategy right now.

Ineffective Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo epitomised everything that has gone wrong with his performances since returning to Old Trafford throughout the 90 minutes. The Portuguese sat still between Kurt Zouma and Craig Dawson, On the rare instances that United attempted a break at speed, giving virtually little movement. For a player such as Cristiano, A total of five goals in his previous 15 Premier League outings is a pitiful result. Bruno Fernandes and Mason Greenwood’s efficacy was hampered by his simple presence on the pitch.

Cavani Super-Sub

United needed a spark, as the game opened up in the second half. But neither side appeared to be close to score. Edinson Cavani was not called for until eight minutes from time. The Uruguayan was thrown in alongside Martial. He was not given much time or service to make an effect, but he still managed to do so. Perhaps it was done to safeguard his fitness, but United might have used Cavani on the field sooner. Rangnick could have been guilty of allowing the game drift instead of making substitutions to change its trajectory. But it was Rashford, who converted the opportunity set up by the number 21 at the death; Martial also involved in the build-up. Rangnick deserves credit for all three substitutes’ contributions to the late winner.

Declan Rice to United?

United have been linked with a big-money deal for West Ham’s central midfielder for a long time. But for the time being, he was out to cause difficulties for the Red Devils on Saturday afternoon. In the centre of the park, the England international showed the type of calmness United had been missing, dictating the pace of every West Ham assault. Rice’s ability to break lines makes him the beating core of every Hammers assault. Time and time again, it was his defensive skill that saved the visitors. His ability to influence games in both penalty areas and advance his team up the pitch is something United may benefit from having in their system.

Rashford Up Clutch

He has 93 goals for the club he grew up loving and possesses the type of finishing ability, burst of speed, and positional nous that give him the foundations to be one of the finest attackers in the world at just 24 years old. So far this season, he has struggled to find good form, and he has cut a frustrated figure in recent weeks. However, a later triumph here, regardless of how uncomplicated the conclusion, can serve as a springboard for him to re-establish his influence on the side.