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Manchester United Player Ratings: How United rated as they warmed up for the Europa League final with victory over Crystal Palace

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Timothy Fosu-Mensah – Given a rare start in a frustrating season of few opportunities by Mourinho and made an important last-ditch challenge inside the opening two minutes to deny Palace an opener. Involved in a good battle with Van Aanholt and he put in a morale-boosting performance. 7.

Eric Bailly – Out of Wednesday’s Europa League final through suspension, he was given the nod by Mourinho and made a terrific sliding challenge to stop Zaha bearing down on goal. Played in his usual no-nonsense manner – feeling the force of his tackles at times – in another good display. 7.

Phil Jones – Would have been using Sunday’s encounter as an audition for a starting spot in this week’s Europa League final, and he coped well against the aerial threat of Benteke. Often stepped out of the defensive line to drive forwards and should have done enough to start against Ajax. 7.

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Demetri Mitchell – One of four first-team debutants in the starting eleven, he quickly settled down and nearly set Rooney away with a lovely weighted ball over the top. Grew in confidence as the match went on and looked a real threat on the overlap, not being phased by Palace’s experience. 8.