The champions put in a stunning second-half performance to defeat Spurs at Old Trafford. Goal.com rates the performers.
MANCHESTER UNITEDVan der Sar: 6.5 - Had little chance with either goal but dealt with everything else that came his way.
Rafael Da Silva: 6.0 - Went AWOL for Tottenham’s second goal and found Modric a tough opponent. However, going forwards he did OK and had a decent effort on goal in the first half.
Ferdinand: 6.0 – Darren Bent caused him a few problems and he ought to have cleared the cross which led to the first goal.
Vidic: 6.0 – Like Ferdinand a nervy first half but improved after the break.
Evra: 5.0 - Appeared terrified of Lennon and gave him far too much space all afternoon, but particularly for the second goal.
Ronaldo: 8.5 - A super effort forced Gomes into an excellent save in the first-half. After the break he scored the penalty to give United hope before adding the third with a diving header.
Carrick: 7.0 - Good run to win the penalty, although a fortunate decision, and looked strong in the second half.
Fletcher: 6.5 - Looked to get forwards at all times and industrious as ever but sacrificed for Paul Scholes as United went in search of the equaliser.
Nani: 6.0 – Another ineffective performance and little surprise to see him replaced at the break for Carlos Tevez.
Berbatov: 7.5 - Linked really well with Tevez and Rooney and bundled home the fifth to silence the boo boys.
Rooney: 9.0 – A brilliant display by the striker who netted twice and had a hand in the other three. A great ball sent Carrick racing through for the penalty and two super crosses set up Ronaldo and Berbatov.
Substitutes
Tevez: 7.5 - Made a huge impact, helped United up the tempo and his substitution proved key.
Scholes: 7.5 - Another important substitution as the veteran arrived and promptly took charge of the midfield.
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR
Gomes: 7.0 – Conceded five but had a decent afternoon. Made a brilliant stop from Ronaldo in the first-half and was a little unlucky with the penalty decision which looked harsh. However, ought to have done better with Rooney’s goal, which beat him at his near post.
Corluka: 6.5 – Combined well with Lennon in the first half but was no match for Rooney after the break.
Woodgate: 6.0 - Booked for bringing down Ronaldo and couldn’t prevent Rooney’s shot creeping in.
King: 6.5 – Had a great first half but like his team, crumbled after the break.
Assou-Ekotto: 6.0 - Some good work in tandem with Modric but was overworked after the break as Ronaldo came to life.
Lennon: 8.0 – Has the beating of Patrice Evra and was very impressive in the first half, having a hand in both goals and by far Spurs’ most dangerous player.
Palacios: 6.5 - A little reckless in the tackle at times but a formidable midfield presence and had a decent effort just before the break.
Jenas: 6.0 - Snapped into tackles but looked lost at times as United rampaged through the second half.
Modric: 7.5 – A good finish for the goal and sent Bent through with superb passes on a number of occasions.
Keane: 5.5 – Very quiet, had few sights of goal and offered very little.
Bent: 7.0 - Made a nuisance of himself and gave Vidic and Ferdinand plenty to think about. Missed an early chance before firing home his 17th goal of the season to open the scoring.
Substitutes
Huddlestone: n/a
Bale: n/a
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