AMR) Juan Mata – 6
Offered balance to the side without producing anything spectacular, but may have done enough to keep Angel di Maria out of the side.
ACM) Marouane Fellaini – 9
One goal, one assist and a performance which wasn’t all about his ability in the air. His goal was worthy of any Man United playmaker.
CF) Wayne Rooney – 9
Van Gaal previously moaned about not having a 20 goal striker, Rooney is exactly that when he plays upfront. Given his performance today, he should get knocked out every week.
Substitues:
Radamel Falcao – N/A
Came on for Fellaini to show that he is still very much part of the first team team despite his appearance for the U21
Andreas Perreira – 6
Introduced for Mata with 13 minutes to go, but was anonymous for the dying embers of the game.
Rafael – N/A
Came on late on as Michael Carrick was offered a standing ovation.