Blackpool

2.96

• 
  40

  24

  3.00

  Kingson

  Calm and confident between the sticks for Blackpool. Made a number of strong saves which would have given the back four confidence. The errant shooting of the United strike partnership aided him too.

• 
  9

  25

  3.00

  Neal Eardley

  Was content up against Gibson who had a poor game. Was made to work however, when Ryan Giggs entered the game.

• 
  28

  23

  3.50

  Craig Cathcart

  Got himself on the scoresheet against his former side with a powerful header. Paired up well with Ian Evatt to repel United's attacking weapons.

• 
  9

  21

  3.00

  Ian Evatt

  Is forging a partnership with Cathcart which is getting better with every game.

• 
  12

  21

  2.50

  Alex Baptiste

  Was beaten a number of times by the sheer speed of Nani but made up for it with effort and determination.

• 
  11

  21

  2.50

  Elliot Grandin

  Saw a shot fly high over the bar in the 25th minute and never really got comfortable in the game.

• 
  84

  20

  3.50

  Charlie Adam

  Played the deep-lying playmaker role fantastically well. Truly is the pivot of the Blackpool side. The Seasiders could be a completely different side if he were to be sold.

• 
  11

  16

  3.00

  David Vaughan

  Would have pleased Holloway as he was always willing to muck in and get his hands dirty. Credit to his team.

• 
  10

  20

  2.50

  Gary Taylor-Fletcher

  Was shackled by Fletcher in the middle and never got a chance to play his natural game. Brought off for Harewood.

• 
  17

  19

  3.50

  DJ Campbell

  Bagged a great goal to give the Blackpool a massive lift before the half but faded as the game went on.

• 
  11

  20

  3.00

  Luke Varney

  Was on an island for much of the night and never saw much of the ball. Was always looking for the run to make but the game generally passed him by. Brought off for Matt Phillips.

Substitutions

• 
  2

  16

  0.00

  Matt Phillips

  Didn't get much time to put his stamp on the game.

• 
  3

  24

  2.50

  Marlon Harewood

  Replaced Gary Taylor-Fletcher but by that point of the game Manchester United were in full flow.

Manchester United

2.96

• 
  112

  18

  3.00

  Edwin van der Sar

  Could have done more perhaps with the Blackpool goals but his defenders shouldn't have allowed such space to develop.

• 
  101

  25

  3.00

  Patrice Evra

  Was involved in a number of attacking moves and was always willing to get stuck into the tackle.

• 
  86

  73

  2.50

  Chris Smalling

  Questions will be asked about the two goals conceded. Needed to show more awareness of what was going on around him.

• 
  104

  64

  2.50

  Nemanja Vidic

  Positioning was questionable as Blackpool sliced open the defence on more than one occasion, would have expected more from such a seasoned pro.

• 
  101

  157

  2.50

  Rafael Silva

  Showed once again his impetuousness which could land him in hot water again, even if he escaped a penalty decision on this occasion. Was replaced with Anderson late on having taking a hefty blow to the head.

• 
  137

  34

  3.50

  Darren Fletcher

  Tireless in the engine room of the United ship. Always relied upon to hassle the opposition.

• 
  82

  96

  2.50

  Darron Gibson

  Made little impact on the game, scant supply to Berbatov and Rooney. Was replaced after the half by Ryan Giggs.

• 
  138

  28

  3.00

  Paul Scholes

  Was absent for much of the game, but setup the winner late on. Had a decent long-range shot saved on 63 minutes.

• 
  379

  26

  3.50

  Dimitar Berbatov Top of the Match

  Struggled in the first half but gave United the lifeline needed when he tucked away his 19th and 20th goals of the season and clinched all three points.

• 
  136

  156

  2.50

  Wayne Rooney Flop of the Match

  Had a very poor game by his high standards. Never got into his stride and will forget his trip to the seaside quickly. He was replaced with Chicharito after 65 minutes.

• 
  132

  47

  3.00

  Nani

  Worked hard but had little to show for it. He used his speed to good effect however and will continue to be an asset in the future.

Substitutions

• 
  422

  25

  3.50

  Chicharito

  Had a chance to get United back into the game on 70 minutes when he was one on one with Kingson, his placed shot beat the 'keeper but was hacked way by Cathcart. Made up for it shortly after to level things up.

• 
  337

  15

  3.50

  Ryan Giggs

  Showed his class when brought on and caused Eardley a number of issues. Made the difference when required.

• 
  159

  21

  3.00

  Anderson

  Was brought on to calm things down once United grabbed the equaliser.