Pollitt: prevented a mauling with a string of fine saves as United ran riot - 8

Chimbonda: Some neat runs but not one of his better games in a defence torn apart - 6

Jackson: Typically brave but unable to stop the red tide of attack - 6

Henchoz: United exploited his advancing years and lack of pace - 5

Camara: continues to struggle to recapture the fine early season form he showed - 5

Mahon: Lively and he did at least trouble van der Sar - 6 (Replaced by McCulloch 74mins)

Bullard: Busy but let's see the little dynamo moved back into centre midfield - 6

Connolly: He grafted but like many couldn't make headway - 6

Skoko: Started well but faded - 5 (replaced at half-time by Kavanagh)

Kavanagh: No chance to have any impact at all - 5

Baines: Several anxious moments as United stamped their authority -6

Roberts: one or two neat touches but was closely marked throughout - 6 Tweet