David Moyes’ men drew 2-2 at home to Fulham today…
GK) David de Gea – 5
Couldn’t do anything about the first goal, and was largely a spectator as United dominated the bottom placed team in the league. Parried Kieren Richardson’s shot late on though, which led to the second goal.
RB) Rafael – 6
Provided a constant outlet up the right flank, but his impressive delivery wasn’t taken advantage of by United’s front line. Faded late on, but was one of United’s better performers.
DC) Chris Smalling – 6
Regularly stepped out of defence into midfield, to hep start United attacks, and did so with little fuss. He doesn’t provide the commanding quality United truly need at centre-half though.
DC) Nemanja Vidic – 6
Should definitely have scored with a header in the first-half, but proved he is still very much committed to the cause with three crunching tackles, despite the fact he is leaving when his contract expires at the end of the season.
DL) Patrice Evra – 5
The Frenchman is not the player he once was. Granted, he did get up and down the left flank with aplomb, but his final delivery was consistently poor.
MC) Darren Fletcher – 5
Fletcher passed the ball well, and helped United retain possession in midfield, but he didn’t provide the cutting edge the side needed. He provides a decent platform in midfield against better sides, but today, United needed someone more creative.
MC) Michael Carrick – 7
His late goal could have been crucial had his side managed to hold on to their 2-1 lead. The midfield metronome did everything expected of him, and was arguably only let down by the players in front of him.
AMR) Juan Mata – 5
Poor. Very poor. Mata looked anything like a £37m playmaker, although he did provide his third assist in three games when he supplied van Persie for United’s first equaliser.
AML) Ashley Young – 6
Put in countless crosses, and worked very hard for his side. With Fulham deploying such a rigid defensive formation though, he arguably lacked the guile to unlock them.
AM/FC) Wayne Rooney – 5
Was at fault for Steve Sidwell’s Fulham opener, and seemed frustrated in his deeper attacking midfield role. Rooney and van Persie have failed to reignite their partnership that was so dangerous last season.
FC) Robin van Persie – 6
Scored his third goal in third games following his return, but should have definitely added to his tally throughout the match. United will need him on top form if they are going to challenge for the top four.
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