Bettor.com rates the players who turned out for the Red Devils on Saturday against eternal rivals Arsenal.
Manchester United:
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-de-Gea-c10463: 8/10
The Spanish shot-stopper was brilliant throughout the ninety minutes, although he didn’t have much work to do. Nonetheless, he came clean for the Reds whenever they required his services, especially with that stop from a Ramsey cross in the first half.
Rafael: 8/10
Having been criticized extensively in the past for his inability to defend, the Brazilian showed his maturity and class with an assured display at the back. Rafael did not only keep out the threat of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Santos-c32532 ragged with his overlapping
runs and constant bombardment down the right side.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Rio-Ferdinand-c31173: 7/10
After the excessive game time he has had to face in the last few weeks, this game came as a sort of breather for the England International, who was hardly troubled by Olivier Giroud. With Arsenal staying put all Ferdinand had to do was sit back and enjoy
the show as the Gunners were white washed throughout the ninety minutes.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jonny-Evans-c19085: 7/10
Looks to have formed a brilliant partnership with Ferdinand and was equally at ease as the Gooners did not take him out of his comfort zone. However, he faced a sticky moment when Giroud beat him to the ball and struck De Gea’s post, but since the goal was
never conceded, the Irishman deserves a pat on the back for a http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Job-c18684 well done.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Patrice-Evra-c29231: 7/10
Calls for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alexander-Büttner-c4818 replacing the Frenchman will have subsided after this performance, in which the player was not only brilliant in his defensive duties, but was crucial in maintaining his side’s lead with a header on 66 minutes.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Michael-Carrick-c25282: 7.5/10
A player in the form of his life. Michael Carrick has been one of United’s best performers this season and continued that trend after carrying out his task with uncommon skill.
The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Santi-Cazorla-c32505 for the majority of the game and restricted Arsenal’s possession to their own half, allowing the 19-time English giants to retain their swift passing and attack with ease.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Antonio-Valencia-c6345: 8/10
The Ecuadorian might have lacked his usual precise crossing on the flank but his ability to drag full-backs out of position and get in a good position proved to be one of the major factors in United coming out on top. With such form, he is likely to become
Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752’s most dependent player in the future.
Ashley Young: 7/10
One of the night’s most hardworking players, Young deserved credit for causing all sorts of problems for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429 and was the one who earned the penalty just before the break.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Tom-Cleverley-c35218: 7.5/10
The youngster seems to have matured into a top-class midfielder and showed his abilities with impressive through balls and footballing sense.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wayne-Rooney-c36736: 8/10
Seems to be thriving in an attacking role behind Robin Van Persie and was the major focal point in the United front-line that carved out most of the chances and played an integral role in securing three points for his employers.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Robin-van-Persie-c31380: 8.5/10
With a burgeoning reputation at Old Trafford already, the Dutchman could go onto achieve cult status at the helm if he continues displaying such quality week-in, week-out.
Substitutes:
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Anderson-c5565: 7/10
The Brazilian was lively after coming on and comfortably saw off the game with several minutes to spare.
Luis http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nani-c27299: N/A
With a summer move pending, Nani was given a late run-out but never had enough time to make an impact on Sir Alex.
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