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title: "Manchester United: Fans pleased with what they saw from Brandon Williams"
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type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Callum Pragnell"
section: "Manchester United Football Club"
published: "2019-10-04T17:15:59Z"
modified: "2019-10-04T17:15:59Z"
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# Manchester United: Fans pleased with what they saw from Brandon Williams

**Manchester United put in a poor performance during last night’s Europa League group stage encounter with AZ Alkmaar, held 0-0 by the Dutchmen away from home.**

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Unsurprisingly, the result has left many United fans disheartened and comes after a string of underwhelming results from the Red Devils, including a defeat to West Ham in the Premier League and a far from convincing penalty shootout win over Rochdale in the EFL Cup last month.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men also threw away a lead against Arsenal on Monday evening, drawing 1-1 with the Gunners after Scott McTominay had initially put them a goal in front at Old Trafford.

One positive that did come from last night’s clash with AZ Alkmaar, though, was the performance of 19-year-old left-back Brandon Williams.

The teenager was making his first start for the club and impressed, with [WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Matches/1427149/LiveStatistics/Europe-UEFA-Europa-League-2019-2020-AZ-Alkmaar-Manchester-United) awarding the youngster with a rating of 7.28/10 for his contribution at the [ADO Den Haag Stadium](https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2020/matches/round=2001150/match=2027812/?iv=true).

Here’s what some United fans had to say about Williams’ performance on Twitter:

> One shining light tonight
>
> — Gary Copland (@CoplandGary) [October 3, 2019](https://twitter.com/CoplandGary/status/1179832066101395456?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> He did very well – possibly our motm
>
> — Mike Cooper (@craiglinscheoch) [October 3, 2019](https://twitter.com/craiglinscheoch/status/1179832184670162945?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> The only positive from tonight. Only player who looked like he wanted it
>
> — On Pause (@watpoae) [October 3, 2019](https://twitter.com/watpoae/status/1179832150851555329?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Well hopefully that means Shaw and Young never get selected again
>
> — #GlazersOut #WoodwardOut (@KaranJatt) [October 3, 2019](https://twitter.com/KaranJatt/status/1179832881406971904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> I agree with you David, he looks a very good prospect.
>
> — Gary Chandler (@GaryChandler67) [October 3, 2019](https://twitter.com/GaryChandler67/status/1179833419284582402?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Looks a good player alright\
> About the only positive from the game\
> Fred Matic need to go ASAP
>
> — John nolan (@Johnnol03522346) [October 3, 2019](https://twitter.com/Johnnol03522346/status/1179832249212182528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> He was my man of the match – one big positive
>
> — DJ S (@Din\_Savraj) [October 3, 2019](https://twitter.com/Din_Savraj/status/1179832573628993541?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

***United fans, how impressed were you with Williams last night? Comment below!***