Chelsea FC

2.73

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  97

  106

  3.00

  Petr Cech

  Solid handling to keep out two Rooney efforts in the first half but could do nothing about the United striker's goal. Vital touch on Nani's cross in the second half prevented a clear chance for Hernandez.

• 
  61

  119

  3.00

  Ashley Cole

  Decent display from the left-back but forced to defend rather than attack for most of the game as he was pegged back by the visitors' speedy wingers.

• 
  70

  128

  3.00

  John Terry

  Generally alert to danger but the England captain did seem to be caught out on more than one occasion by Hernandez's movement.

• 
  66

  120

  2.50

  Branislav Ivanovic

  Strong and committed in one-on-one situations but didn't not know whether to follow Rooney or keep his position, meaning he was sometimes caught in no-man's land.

• 
  80

  188

  2.50

  José Bosingwa Flop of the Match

  A threat going forward with his pace but switched off defensively in the build-up to United's goal.

• 
  68

  123

  2.50

  Yuri Zhirkov

  Failed to justify his inclusion ahead of Malouda with a display that lacked any thrust. Completely ineffective and replaced 20 minutes from time.

• 
  65

  136

  3.00

  Frank Lampard

  Could not find a killer pass but was always a goal threat. Will be wondering for a long time how his close-range effort on the stroke of half-time was kept out by Evra.

• 
  52

  132

  2.50

  Michael Essien

  First involvement was a late challenge on Rooney and the Ghanaian looked off the pace from that moment on. Superb energy and drive but lacked subtlety in the final third.

• 
  68

  123

  3.00

  Ramires

  The Brazilian showed great athleticism and pace but was on the periphery of the game in his right midfield role. Denied a late penalty when Evra seemed to clearly bring him down.

• 
  83

  251

  3.00

  Fernando Torres

  The £50m man started sharply but was once again frustrated and has now gone nine games for Chelsea without a goal. Super header in the second half was kept out by Van der Sar.

• 
  61

  210

  2.50

  Didier Drogba

  Still does not look at all comfortable playing alongside Torres and despite some glimpses of his power and ability, the Ivorian had little impact on the game. Replaced by Anelka in the 71st minute.

Substitutions

• 
  44

  115

  2.50

  Florent Malouda

  Replaced Zhirkov with 20 minutes to play but had little impact as United sat deep and made it difficult for the hosts.

• 
  41

  119

  0.00

  John Obi Mikel

  Replaced Bosingwa 12 minutes from time as Chelsea changed formation in search of a goal.

• 
  42

  111

  2.50

  Nicolas Anelka

  Seemed to be half a yard off the pace when the ball bounced in the box after replacing Drogba in the 71st minute.

Manchester United

3.58

• 
  472

  34

  3.50

  Edwin van der Sar

  Used all his experience and agility to keep a clean sheet. The pick of the Dutchman's saves was a superb diving effort to deny Torres his first Chelsea goal.

• 
  297

  89

  3.00

  Patrice Evra

  Solid performance from the Frenchman and attacked well when he exploited space on Chelsea's right side. Brilliant clearance on the line denied Lampard on the stroke of half-time but should have conceded a penalty for a clumsy late challenge on Ramires.

• 
  447

  49

  4.00

  Nemanja Vidic

  A captain's performance from the Serbian as United did exactly the job they came to do. Won every header, every tackle and never lost concentration.

• 
  425

  50

  4.00

  Rio Ferdinand

  The former England captain made his first start since the start of February but it was like he had never been away as he showed superb anticipation and awareness.

• 
  314

  54

  3.00

  Rafael Silva

  Tenacious display from the young Brazilian until he was substituted five minutes after the break clearly in pain following a clash with Drogba.

• 
  373

  55

  3.50

  Ji-Sung Park

  The South Korean has never let Sir Alex Ferguson down on these big Champions League occasions and his work rate and tidy passing played an important role in a solid away performance.

• 
  534

  55

  4.00

  Ryan Giggs Top of the Match

  The 37-year-old was majestic in a central midfield role and his wonderful touch and vision created Rooney's goal. Always seemed to know where the ball was going, picked it up in pockets of space and placed his passes perfectly.

• 
  459

  64

  4.00

  Michael Carrick

  His finest performance of a generally unimpressive season so far. The midfielder dictated much of the play, particularly in the first half, with his accurate short and long passing. Also demonstrated excellent reading of the game defensively.

• 
  373

  55

  3.50

  Antonio Valencia

  The Ecuadorian winger offered good balance to the visitors and his versatility meant he was able to slot in at right-back for most of the second half.

• 
  364

  91

  3.50

  Chicharito

  Surprise starter as United chose to play with two strikers but justified his inclusion with dangerous movement throughout. Inches away from two headers that would have meant a second United goal.

• 
  484

  57

  4.00

  Wayne Rooney

  Reminded us what he is all about following the adverse headlines after his foul-mouthed rant at the weekend. Lovely finish from 10 yards was followed by an ecstatic celebration. Always involved as he picked the ball up in dangerous positions.

Substitutions

• 
  205

  50

  0.00

  Chris Smalling

  Replaced Park in the dying seconds.

• 
  289

  50

  3.00

  Nani

  Replaced the injured Rafael in the 51st minute and his trickery and delivery were a threat. Excellent cross nearly created a scoring opportunity and went through on goal only to be smothered by Cech.

• 
  231

  69

  0.00

  Dimitar Berbatov

  Replaced Hernandez 12 minutes from time and showed a few nice touches.