Liverpool

3.00

• 
  322

  57

  3.00

  José Reina Paez

  The Spaniard had little to do in the Liverpool goal. Wrong-footed for Park's equaliser and had one scary moment after the break when he rushed out to challenge Welbeck.

• 
  254

  119

  2.50

  José Enrique

  Tidy on the ball but found it tough against Valencia. Beaten by the Ecuadorian winger on a few occasions and make a weak challenge on Rafael in the build-up to Park's goal.

• 
  381

  45

  3.50

  Martin Skrtel

  Strong and commanding at the heart of the Liverpool defence, denying Welbeck space to cause damage.

• 
  555

  55

  3.50

  Daniel Agger Top of the Match

  The Dane showed good anticipation and looked to build from the back with accurate passing. Gave Liverpool the lead in the 21st minute with an excellent jump and header from Gerrard's corner.

• 
  390

  52

  3.50

  Martin Kelly

  The young full-back was selected ahead of Glen Johnson and produced a very sound defensive performance, sharp in his tackling and alert positionally.

• 
  221

  152

  2.50

  Jamie Carragher

  On his 34th birthday, the Liverpool stalwart made a rare appearance in a holding midfield role. Looked uncomfortable as he took up poor positions and didn't appear to know whether or not to pressurise United midfielders.

• 
  225

  208

  2.50

  Stewart Downing

  Played on the right wing and looked completely bereft of confidence. The frustration of the Kop - and his own team-mates - was clear when he misplaced crosses and made poor decisions on the ball.

• 
  357

  70

  3.00

  Steven Gerrard

  The Liverpool captain played with freedom in the first-half, driving the Reds on the counter-attack and taking the corner for Agger's opener. Looked surprised to be substituted for Bellamy in the 72nd minute.

• 
  234

  114

  2.50

  Maxi Rodríguez

  The Argentine was efficient on the ball but lacked the spark of creativity Liverpool needed. Replaced by Adam in the 63rd minute.

• 
  277

  95

  3.00

  Jordan Henderson

  Worked hard throughout the game without ever showing much quality on the ball. Sat deep for much of the match, letting Gerrard drive forward.

• 
  449

  108

  3.00

  Andy Carroll

  Too static for most of the game but made two decisive contributions. Blocked De Gea in the build-up to Agger's opener and won the header for Kuyt's winner. Hit the woodwork himself with a late header.

Substitutions

• 
  203

  78

  0.00

  Charlie Adam

  Replaced Maxi in the 63rd minute. Provided fresh legs but misplaced a few long-range passes

• 
  459

  43

  3.50

  Dirk Kuyt

  Came on for Carragher in the 63rd minute and smashed home the winner two minutes from time, deceiving De Gea with a powerful near-post shot.

• 
  322

  45

  3.00

  Craig Bellamy

  Replaced Gerrard in the 72nd minute and was energetic without having too much of an impact.

Manchester United

3.08

• 
  225

  449

  2.00

  David de Gea Flop of the Match

  The Spaniad was selected ahead of Anders Lindegaard but looked shaky from the outset, constantly struggling under crosses. Targeted by Liverpool from corners and was nowhere to be seen as Agger headed home, while he was beaten easily by Kuyt's winner.

• 
  209

  139

  3.50

  Rafael

  Strong defensive display against Maxi and then Downing, while he was a threat when he bombed forward. Created Park's goal with a powerful run cutback from the byline.

• 
  112

  165

  3.00

  Chris Smalling

  Powerful in the air all afternoon against Carroll, showing impressive strength and reading of the game. Will be disappointed he didn't make more of an effort to head clear the corner from which Agger scored - and he played Kuyt onside for the winner.

• 
  88

  184

  3.00

  Jonny Evans

  Calm and composed against Carroll and rarely looked troubled until he was caught out by Kuyt's winner. Allowed the Dutchman to run through and couldn't get near enough to make a challenge.

• 
  83

  302

  3.00

  Patrice Evra

  United's captain for the day was unsurprisingly booed by the Kop with every touch following the Luis Suarez racism row. Made a couple of mistimed challenges but on the whole produced a solid display.

• 
  237

  127

  3.50

  Paul Scholes

  Proved once again why he made a wise decision to come out of retirement as he dictated the tempo of game with short and long passes. Tired a little before being replaced by Hernandez in the 76th minute.

• 
  149

  157

  3.50

  Michael Carrick

  Grew in influence as the game went on, holding a good position and picking out some excellent, incisive passes, the pick of which sent Welbeck through on goal.

• 
  121

  171

  3.00

  Ryan Giggs

  Like Scholes, used all his experience and technical ability to drift into pockets of space and showed his class on the ball as he picked out accurate passes. Early shot was struck with power but too close to Reina.

• 
  246

  112

  3.50

  Antonio Valencia

  The Ecuadorian was constantly the outlet for United, hugging the touchline and looking to run at Liverpool defenders. Worked hard defensively and hit the post at the other end with a powerful shot from the edge of the box.

• 
  243

  122

  3.50

  Ji-Sung Park

  Drilled home United's equaliser after an astute run to the near post. Misplaced a few passes in promising situations but on the whole combined well with the rest of his midfield, particularly when he drifted inside.

• 
  87

  244

  2.50

  Danny Welbeck

  Slightly isolated as the lone frontman and was unable to play his customary quick passes around the edge of the box. Finishing was wayward when he did get a sight on goal.

Substitutions

• 
  114

  154

  0.00

  Dimitar Berbatov

  Replaced Giggs in the final minute.

• 
  96

  185

  3.00

  Chicharito

  Replaced Scholes in the 76th minute. Lively but not threatening.