Manchester United drew 1-1 against PSG in their fourth match of pre-season.
Manchester United took a solid 1-1 draw against back-to-back Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain in their fourth pre-season match.
Diogo Dalot, Bruno Fernandes and Noussair Mazraoui returned to the matchday squad, with the latter handed a starting place at right-back. Youri Tielemans was also involved for the first time, but Matheus Cunha, Senne Lammens and Benjamin Šeško remained in Manchester due to separate issues.
PSG took an early lead through Ibrahim Mbaye – a quick counterattack saw Mason Mount drop into central defence instead of Harry Maguire before Dro Fernandez played a perfectly weighted cross behind Ayden Heaven into Mbaye's path. Tom Heaton could do nothing about it, but did make two great saves just one minute later to keep the disadvantage at one.
Manchester United responded just after half an hour when Amad won possession from PSG's left-back. He drove inside before deciding the pass to Mbeumo was the best decision, and the No.19 proved him right with an excellent finish across goal.
Michael Carrick's side grew into the game after a difficult start, but that has been the pattern in every pre-season match so far. A little concerning if you ask me.
Tielemans was brought on for his debut, alongside Harry Amass, Joshua Zirkzee, Bruno Fernandes and Jack Fletcher, replacing fellow new signing Andrey Santos after an hour.
Manchester United saw less possession after the changes, but did well to hold their shape defensively, while still threatening on the counterattack.
Player Ratings vs PSG
Tom Heaton – 6.5/10
Made some great saves early on before United grew into the game. Little to do after that. Shame about his hamstring injury.
Noussair Mazraoui – 6/10
Not a bad return to action, but it still feels like Dalot's spot to lose.
Harry Maguire – 6/10
Caught out of position for the goal, but solid apart from that. Few misplaced passes. Good to get 90 minutes under his belt.
Ayden Heaven – 5.5/10
Picked up an early yellow card for lunging into a tackle after he gave the ball away and could have done slightly better for the goal. Good progressive runs and passing, though.
Luke Shaw – 6.5/10
Not his best or worst performance of pre-season. Some good crosses into the box. Hope his knock isn't too serious.
Andrey Santos – 7/10
Made a great recovery block to deny Ibrahim Mbaye a second after Heaven's error. Looks very tidy.
Mason Mount – 6/10
Forced off before the 20-minute mark, with Tyler Fletcher taking his place. Mount appeared to signal that he had an issue with his left foot when talking to Michael Carrick.
Amad – 7.5/10
Did very well to win the ball and find Mbeumo for the Cameroon international's goal. Started several counterattacks with quick dribbles or great passes after winning possession. Looks much more confident than he did last term.
Shea Lacey – 7/10
As always, looked very smooth on the ball. He found himself almost dictating play at times during the first 45 minutes. Struggled to get into the game on the left in the second half. Good to see him play 90 minutes.
Patrick Dorgu – 6.5/10
Regularly finds himself in good positions, but the final ball isn't always there. Needs more help from his teammates, though.
Bryan Mbeumo – 7/10
Took his goal very well, but too many poor touches and decisions in the first half. Seriously improved after half-time.
Substitutes
Tyler Fletcher – 6.5/10
Great turn to start a counterattack in the 27th minute. Didn't look out of place next to Santos.
Diogo Dalot – 6.5/10
Kept Kvaratskhelia quiet.
Leny Yoro – 6.5/10
Looked solid next to Maguire. May deserve a shout to start against Hull in central defence, rather than right-back.
Dermot Mee – 6/10
Little to do.
Harry Amass – 6/10
Very little involvement, but good on the ball.
Youri Tielemans – 6.5/10
Unbelievable pass to play Fernandes through on goal – feel we may say that a few times this season.
Joshua Zirkzee – 6/10
Did well to continue after nearly being knocked out by the PSG goalkeeper.
Bruno Fernandes – 6/10
Should have done better with Tielemans' chance, but made some good runs.
Jack Fletcher – 6/10
Did well, but not his natural role.




