Two goals from Juan Mata – including a stunning volley – gave Manchester United a massive 2-1 victory, and all three points in their Premier League clash with Liverpool, to strengthen Louis van Gaal’s side’s claims for a Champions League qualification spot, whilst damaging the Reds’ own hopes.
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Here is how United’s players got on:
GK- David De Gea 6
Didn’t have much to do, but should have done better with Sturridge’s goal despite the slight deflection.
RB- Antonio Valencia 6
Solid performance from Valencia, after a tough few weeks.
CB- Chris Smalling 7
Decent display from the England defender. He was a strong influence on the defence.
CB- Phil Jones 6
Booked for a challenge on Jordan Henderson, but played well alongside Smalling.
LB- Daley Blind 7
Looked assured adapting to left-back, instead of a more usual central role.
CM- Michael Carrick 7
Dictated much of the play, and looked a calming influence.
CM- Ander Herrera 7
Made the assist for the opening goal, and generally did quite well.
RW- Juan Mata 9
Scored both the goals, the second of which was a wonderful finish from the Spaniard.
AM- Marouane Fellaini 6
Proved to be a handful for the Liverpool defence, especially in the air, but was better against Tottenham.
LW- Ashley Young 6
Worked hard all game, and seems to be experiencing a slight change of style under van Gaal.
ST- Wayne Rooney 6
Will have been majorly disappointed that he couldn’t end his goal drought at Anfield, but at least it had no impact on the result.
Subs
Angel Di Maria 7
Came on ten minutes into the second half, and provided the assist for the second goal, with a lovely pass.
Radamel Falcao 6
Introduced too late to make a real impact on the game his side were winning.