Manchester United had a frustrating start to their Europa League campaign, settling for a 1-1 draw against Twente. The match highlighted a rollercoaster night for Christian Eriksen, who initially scored the opener but was later responsible for the equalizing goal due to a costly mistake.

Twente threatened early on with Sam Lammers narrowly missing a chance after a blunder from Diogo Dalot. However, United soon seized control, with Marcus Rashford proving to be a constant menace down the left flank. Eriksen found the net with a powerful strike from the edge of the box just before half-time, putting United ahead.

As the second half progressed, Twente upped the ante, and Eriksen’s uncharacteristic giveaway allowed Lammers to score, leveling the match. United pushed hard for a late winner, with attempts from Joshua Zirkzee, Bruno Fernandes, and Alejandro Garnacho, but none were successful.

Player Ratings:

• Andre Onana (6/10): Reliable with his distribution and made a critical save from a free kick, but allowed a near-post goal.
• Noussair Mazraoui (5/10): Struggled to match his previous form, with several heavy touches and wayward passes.
• Harry Maguire (5/10): Generally solid until an unnecessary dive in the buildup to the equalizer left the defense exposed.
• Lisandro Martinez (7/10): Effectively neutralized many Twente attacks and contributed well from the back.

• Diogo Dalot (6/10): Initially shaky but improved, playing a significant role in the buildup to Eriksen’s goal.
• Manuel Ugarte (6/10): Impressive on his debut, winning tackles and distributing the ball intelligently.
• Christian Eriksen (6/10): Scored a brilliant goal but lost focus leading to the equalizer, which affected his confidence.

• Bruno Fernandes (6/10): Active throughout but failed to produce key moments until a late miss.
• Amad Diallo (5/10): Had difficulty getting involved and was substituted in the second half.
• Joshua Zirkzee (4/10): Showed technical ability but lacked confidence in the box, though he did force a decent save.

• Marcus Rashford (8/10): Back in form, consistently troubling the Twente defense and creating scoring opportunities.

• Alejandro Garnacho (6/10): Made an impact after his introduction, threatening the goal and helping defensively.

• Kobbie Mainoo (N/A): Came on for the final minutes.
• Mason Mount (N/A): Did not make a significant impression in his brief appearance.
• Rasmus Hojlund (N/A): Had no opportunities to score after being substituted on.

Erik ten Hag (5/10): His tactics led to some opportunities, but the team’s inability to maintain control or finish effectively raised concerns about his strategies.