From the opening day highs of West Ham to the immediate grounding against Brighton. The smash and grab points from Crystal Palace, Wolves and Tottenham Hotspur to the Manchester United capitulation and the Everton and Burnley victories on home turf. It’s fair to say it’s been a bit of a rollercoaster ride for United in Bruce’s second season.
Here our writer Liam Kennedy has pored over the ratings from the opening 10 and averaged out the best and worst performers. To get a rating each player must have started at least four of the opening 10 – a rule which cuts out Andy Carroll, Matt Ritchie, Emil Krafth, Ryan Fraser and Ciaran Clark, all of whom have started in the league but less than the required number.
13. Jacob Murphy - 6.5
It's been a bit of a steady decline for Murphy. From the 8 at Wolves down to a 7, then 6, then 5 against Chelsea before being dropped for Palace. Photo: Pool
14. Karl Darlow - 6.7
Ten games, some match winning, point and face-saving performances. Will be hard to dislodge when Martin Dubravka returns to full fitness. 6, 6, 8, 7, 7, 6, 6, 8, 6 and 7. Photo: Stu Forster
15. Callum Wilson - 7.1
Newcastle United's star of the show this season. Seven goals in the Premier League and some man of the match performances in his nine games. 9, 6, 7, 9, 6, 6, 8, 5 and 8. Photo: ANDREW COULDRIDGE