How United fared in 2-1 win over Toffees.
Manchester United finally look like getting back to their best with an important 2-1 win over Everton at Old Trafford, and here’s how their players rated in today’s early Premier League kickoff…
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GK) David de Gea – 7/10
A strong performance from the Manchester United goalkeeper, who couldn’t do a great deal about the excellent equalising goal from Everton striker Steven Naismith, but who made a great save late on to keep it at 2-1.
DR) Rafael – 7.5/10
A superb performance going forward, with the Brazilian right-back looking close to getting back to his best for United.
DL) Luke Shaw – 6.5/10
Good going forward, but perhaps still looking a little unfit, and did badly to concede a penalty in the first half, even if Leighton Baines then missed from the spot.
DC) Marcos Rojo – 6.5/10
A solid display at the back from United defender Marcos Rojo, who helped keep Everton fairly quiet throughout much of the game.
DC) Patrick McNair – 7/10
An impressive performance from the inexperienced youngster, who kept Everton striker Romelu Lukaku quiet for much of the match at Old Trafford, which is no mean feat.
DM) Daley Blind – 6/10
Not the most commanding game from United midfield anchorman Daley Blind, though he perhaps didn’t benefit from an attack-minded midfield ahead of him.
MC) Antonio Valencia – 7/10
Despite playing in a new central role, Antonio Valencia performed well for United in their midfield diamond, getting forward to good effect when possible.
MC) Angel Di Maria – 9/10
A well-taken goal and a superb assist, Angel Di Maria was excellent throughout for the home side, looking far and away the man of the match for Louis van Gaal’s side.
AMC) Juan Mata – 7.5/10
Not his best game, but Mata showed that he is still a player with quality able to make a decisive impact as he set up the first goal cleverly for Di Maria.
FC) Robin van Persie 6/10
A quiet game by his standards, Robin van Persie didn’t see much of the ball and didn’t have any real influence on the result, which will come as some concern.
FC) Radamel Falcao 8/10
Despite missing a few chances, Radamel Falcao showed great goalscoring instincs to prod home the winner in the second half, which could be the start of a flurry of goals from the prolific Colombian.
