Manchester United ratings: Antony, Fernandes lead top-four charge

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Due to Antony's first Premier League goal since October and Diogo Dalot's first goal in the league,

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Report on the game: Antony and Dalot score to win | Premier League standings

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Although Bruno Fernandes and Christian Eriksen controlled midfield like a vice, and Taiwo Awoniyi caused problems for United,

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Jadon Sancho's initial shot was deftly stopped by Felipe, the great Fernandes glanced Eriksen's superb cross just wide,

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Awoniyi's errant finishing contributed to United's clean sheet against Sevilla on Thursday night,

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