Fulham

3.11

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  9

  5

  3.50

  Mark Schwarzer Top of the Match

  Commanding in his area from corners, and produced two wonder saves early on to keep Fulham level. A great performance and could do nothing about the goal.

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  6

  2

  3.50

  John Arne Riise

  Saw a wonderful 30-yard volley tipped just over by De Gea and fed Ruiz to hit the post. Delighted the crowd with a lay-down header back to his keeper.

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  2

  4

  3.00

  Philippe Senderos

  Was in the right place to clear the danger with his head on a number of occasions. A solid presence, but his mistake late on was costly.

• 
  4

  2

  3.50

  Brede Hangeland

  Produced a vital tackle on Evra to deny the France defender an easy shot on goal after 15 minutes, but came off at half time.

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  3

  2

  3.00

  Chris Baird

  Clever in possession and a combative presence in the first half.

• 
  4

  2

  3.50

  Sascha Riether

  Coped well with Nani on the left. Was beaten at times but harried the winger, and put in good crosses of his own.

• 
  2

  4

  3.00

  Giorgos Karagounis

  Showed no fear on the big occasion, moving the ball well and cleverly winning free kicks in a frenetic atmosphere. Replaced by Emanuelson.

• 
  4

  2

  3.50

  Damien Duff

  Used all of his experience in midfield. It is no surprise he is one of the league's top assist-makers with his clever movement - though it brought no rewards here.

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  3

  4

  3.00

  Ashkan Dejagah

  Went close with an early shot and got forward well to support from midfield.

• 
  4

  2

  3.00

  Bryan Ruiz

  Showed great poise to shoot against the post after 15 minutes, but was guilty of gifting possession to the visitors too often.

• 
  4

  3

  3.00

  Hugo Rodallega

  A willing runner, he showed intelligence to move between Evans and Ferdinand across the front line. United couldn't deal with him at times.

Substitutions

• 
  2

  2

  3.00

  Aaron Hughes

  Was introduced at half-time for Hangeland and was equally composed in the air.

• 
  1

  6

  2.50

  Emmanuel Frimpong

  Given a 25-minute cameo but offered little of note. Saw a late shot blocked.

• 
  1

  4

  2.50

  Urby Emanuelson

  Given a 25-minute cameo but offered little of note. Saw a late shot blocked.

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  3

  3

  Mladen Petric

  Came on for the last 10 minutes but couldn't find an equaliser.

Man. United

2.92

• 
  28

  1

  3.50

  David de Gea

  Produced two wonderful saves to deny Riise then Ruiz, and coped with the aerial threat well.

• 
  13

  0

  3.00

  Rafael

  A little clumsy in the touch early on but always offered a threat down the right. Great header off the line.

• 
  17

  0

  3.50

  Patrice Evra

  Showed great attacking intent but should have scored with his first early chance that hit the bar.

• 
  17

  0

  3.00

  Rio Ferdinand

  Dealt competently with the ball in the air but looked a tad slow on the turn. Made some vital late headers.

• 
  13

  2

  3.00

  Jonny Evans

  Moved the ball about well but like Ferdinand was guilty of losing track of Rodallega on occasion. Also provided a strong presence late on like his defensive partner.

• 
  6

  10

  2.50

  Antonio Valencia Flop of the Match

  Shot wastefully wide early on and is struggling to replicate his usual high levels of performance in a red shirt. Rightfully replaced by Chicharito.

• 
  12

  1

  3.00

  Michael Carrick

  Quick to harry opponents in the centre, he is integral to United's high-tempo style in games such as these. Wasted possession unnecessarily at times, however.

• 
  11

  3

  2.50

  Nani

  Looked to use his quick feet to cut in from the left but didn't deliver a killer ball, and wasted too many crosses when positioned well.

• 
  12

  1

  3.00

  Tom Cleverley

  Energetic and tidy as usual from the young England midfielder but has to get into scoring positions more often.

• 
  19

  0

  2.50

  Wayne Rooney

  Almost opened the scoring twice including hitting the post, but got caught up in a few too many battles. Provided the game's decisive moment with a great finish.

• 
  10

  1

  3.00

  Robin van Persie

  Cultured on the ball and in his deliveries, but Hangeland and Senderos marshalled him well. Wasted a good header early in the second half. Made a vital late header off the line.

Substitutions

• 
  4

  2

  3.00

  Ryan Giggs

  Had 15 minutes to turn the tie, and proved to be a calming presence in a fraught ending

• 
  4

  4

  2.50

  Chicharito

  Given 25 minutes to change the game but couldn't find his usual key positions.

• 
  3

  2

  Danny Welbeck

  Came on for Nani late on, but had no time to make an impact.