Who Was Our Man of the Match Against Barnsley?

The Reds delivered a dominant performance, dispatching our South Yorkshire opponents with a commanding 7-0 win. Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, and Christian Eriksen each scored twice, while Antony added a first-half penalty.

Manuel Ugarte made an impressive full debut, and Toby Collyer and Altay Bayindir also made their first senior starts at Old Trafford.

With such a comprehensive display, selecting the Man of the Match was no easy task. Fans cast their votes in our post-match poll, and the results are in…

The standout performer, securing over 44% of the votes from United App and ManUtd.com users, was Alejandro Garnacho. Garnacho played a pivotal role in four of our seven goals. He scored twice and assisted two others, causing constant problems for Barnsley’s defense.

Garnacho set up Rashford’s opener with a superb crossfield pass, then netted two goals—one from close range and another following a swift counterattack early in the second half. His second assist came for Rashford’s second goal, showcasing his creativity and precision.

Although Garnacho missed a chance for a hat-trick with a half-volley, his overall performance was outstanding, as reflected by the voting.

Marcus Rashford, who scored twice, was a close second in the poll, receiving 29% of the votes. Rashford’s two goals, one in each half, earned him a standing ovation from the Old Trafford crowd.

Christian Eriksen, who also scored twice, completed the podium in our voting. Returning from his role in the win against Southampton, Eriksen continued his impressive form with two classy finishes and a crucial assist for Garnacho’s second goal. He garnered 18% of the votes.

Congratulations to Alejandro Garnacho for being named Man of the Match!