Player ratings

Man Utd player ratings vs Brentford: Harry Maguire, that is pathetic! Lumbering centre-back proves he's way past it as Bruno Fernandes penalty miss adds more misery to Ruben Amorim's wretched reign

Bruno Fernandes missed a penalty and Harry Maguire had a day to forget as Manchester United sank to a worrying 3-1 defeat at Brentford which leaves Ruben Amorim's reputation further in tatters. The Red Devils were hoping to make the most of a bad start by Brentford and record back-to-back wins in the Premier League for the first time under their coach but it all went horribly wrong and piled more pressure on their beleaguered manager.

Arsenal women's player ratings vs Aston Villa: Lioness Lucy Parker with the sucker punch! Late heartbreak for below-par Gunners as ice-cool Frida Maanum's strike is cancelled out at the death

Arsenal passed up the chance to go top of the Women’s Super League table as they fell to a late equaliser to draw 1-1 with Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Frida Maanum scored her third league goal of 2025-26 as the Gunners looked destined to climb to the summit, but substitute Lucy Parker netted late on to secure a deserved point for the visitors.

Inter Miami player ratings vs NYCFC: Lionel Messi dominates with brace as Herons run riot in the Big Apple

By the time the fourth goal hit the back of the net, the crowd in Queens was euphoric. Many had been there to see Lionel Messi, admittedly. Fans got a look at Messi at his magical best - and they got a look at just how dangerous Inter Miami can be - as the Argentine star scored a brace and his club sealed a 4-0 win over New York City FC on Wednesday.

Arsenal player ratings vs Port Vale: Lift-off for Eberechi Eze! Arsenal star opens account and Leandro Trossard finishes off Port Vale as Gunners secure Carabao Cup win

Arsenal laboured against a spirited Port Vale to ease into the League Cup fourth round, courtesy of Eze's first goal in a Gunners shirt early in the first half and a late strike from substitute Trossard. The Gunners made a flying start to the match, scoring inside the opening 10 minutes and looked like they would blow League One Vale away. But chances were hard to come by and the hosts enjoyed more possession as the match progressed, then Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta introduced Trossard who secured the win with five minutes remaining.

Man City player ratings vs Huddersfield Town: Phil Foden is on fire! Midfielder guides Pep Guardiola's side to Carabao Cup win with goal and assist as Kalvin Phillips make surprise return

Phil Foden continued his wonderful start to the season by starring in Manchester City's 2-0 win at Huddersfield Town as Pep Guardiola's side strolled into the fourth round of the Carabao Cup with little resistance. Foden scored the opener and then set up Savinho, whose second-half goal killed off any hope of a fightback from the League Two side.