Preston North End vs Sheffield United Player ratings: three stars shine in opening day win against Preston

Sheffield United beat Preston North End 2-0 in their Championship game. Oliver Luke Arbiaster opened the scoring in the 12th minute before Gustavo Hamer struck in the 55th minute. Sheffield managed a comfortable 2-0 win.

Preston North End player ratings vs Sheffield United:

Goalkeeper:

Freddie Woodman– 6: His horrific error made Preston concede the second goal.

Defenders:

Jack Whatmough– 7.5: Was perhaps one of Preston’s best players. he did some good aggressive defending.

Liam Lindsay– 6.5: While did his defensive duties well, Lindsay failed to flourish in possession.

Andrew Hughes– 6: Failed to combine with teammates to good effect and had an uninspiring outing.

Brad Potts– 6.5: Potts didn’t play at his usual level and apart from the odd spark, he did nothing substantial.

Midfielders:

Ben Whiteman– 6: Another uninspiring performer who lacked possession.

Stefan Thordason– 7.5: Perhaps Preston’s Player of the Match in a disappointing game. He did well moving forward with the ball.

Robbie Brady– 6: Disappointing performance with the entire team setting the bar low.

Sam Greenwood– 6: Was mostly on the fringes and never got going.

Forwards:

Will Keane– 6: Was not at all involved during the course of the game.

Emil Riis– 6: Another player who struggled to get going during the game.

Substitutes:

Milutin Osmajic– 6

Kaine Kesler– 5.5

Mats Frokjaer– 6

Kian Best– 6.5

Sheffield United player ratings vs Preston:

Goalkeeper:

Adam Davies– 7: Came out of the game with a clean sheet and didn’t have much to do apart from one save.

Defenders:

Alfie Gilchrist– 7: Showed quality in his club debut.

Anel Ahmedhozic– 7: Cruised through the game and kept a clean sheet.

Jack Robinson– 7.5: Played well and stopped a dangerous Preston move by putting himself on the line.

Harrison Burrows– 7: Impressed in his Championship debut and showed a willingness to move forward.

Midfielders:

Vini Souza– 8: Was instrumental in Sheffield’s opening goal as he won the ball back from Preston.

Oliver Arblaster– 8: A day to remember for the player as he scored his first senior goal for Sheffield.

Andre Brooks– 8: Looked threatening throughout the game and always tried to make things happen in the attacking front.

Callum O’Hare– 7.5: Took up the number 10 role with responsibility and tried creating chances.

Forwards–

Gus Hamer– 8: Looked shaky at the start of the game and squandered chances. However, he scored a delightful lobbed goal to double Sheffield’s lead.

Kieffer Moore– 7: His effort early in the game was ruled out. Moore looked toothless for the majority of the game.

Substitutes:

Femi Seriki– 6

Anis Silmane– 6

Rhian Brewster– 6

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