Manchester United

3.12

• 
  28

  7

  2.50

  David de Gea

  Could do little about Fulham's opener and produced two world class saves to keep the Cottagers out before half-time. However, he ruined all his good work with a poor error which allowed Fulham back into the game.

• 
  21

  10

  3.00

  Rafael

  Showcased both sides of his game at Old Trafford. Devastating in attack - as evidenced by his well-taken header - but occasionally asleep in defence.

• 
  15

  5

  3.50

  Patrice Evra

  Kept Damien Duff quiet from wide, forcing the Irishman to move to central positions in search of the ball. Provided an assist for Van Persie's goal.

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  12

  12

  2.50

  Nemanja Vidic

  Had been pulled out of position several times and showed poor communication in going for a ball which eventually went in off his heel.

• 
  16

  4

  3.00

  Antonio Valencia

  His crossing threat is well documented and he evidenced it time and again here, giving Briggs an incredibly uncomfortable afternoon.

• 
  11

  6

  2.50

  Anderson

  Can be frustrating with his decision making and proved here that he is still some way from becoming United's first-choice central midfielder.

• 
  10

  7

  3.00

  Michael Carrick

  Never truly tested as much as he might have been at centre-half with United dominating the game.

• 
  12

  6

  3.50

  Ashley Young

  Can occasionally frustrate but always gave the hosts width and put the ball on a plate for Rafael.

• 
  22

  4

  3.50

  Tom Cleverley

  Showed real intelligence in playing the ball from deep and held his position as United's attackers ran riot.

• 
  22

  6

  3.50

  Robin van Persie

  Did not get as many touches as he might have liked in the build-up but showed his ruthless finishing ability with an incredible goal to get his side back into it.

• 
  46

  13

  4.00

  Shinji Kagawa Top of the Match

  A livewire in the United midfield. Always available for the ball and made the right choices over and over, including holding his position to hand himself a tap-in goal. What a talent the Red Devils have on their hands.

Substitutions

• 
  7

  8

  Ryan Giggs

  Did not have enough time to influence the game.

• 
  13

  5

  3.00

  Wayne Rooney

  Looked ready to prove his point after arriving on the pitch but had little opportunity to score and was stretchered off with a nasty gash to his thigh late on.

• 
  12

  3

  3.00

  Danny Welbeck

  Worked hard but did not see much of the ball.

Fulham

2.88

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  4

  2

  2.50

  Mark Schwarzer

  An amazed spectator as Robin van Persie curled beautifully beyond him to open United's account. However, might have done better with subsequent goals as he struggled to keep hold of the ball.

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  5

  3

  3.00

  Brede Hangeland

  Dealt with aerial balls admirably but looked far more threatened when the Red Devils, as they so often do, passed the ball at will.

• 
  1

  4

  2.50

  Matthew Briggs

  The inexperienced full-back was often targeted by the hosts and failed to deal with the threat of Valencia.

• 
  2

  2

  3.00

  Aaron Hughes

  Much like his partner at centre-half, the defender had little answer to United's movement. Improved in the second half though, as did Fulham.

• 
  1

  3

  2.50

  Sascha Riether

  Had the type of afternoon which full-backs so often face at Old Trafford. Run ragged by Young and Evra on his side.

• 
  2

  3

  3.50

  Damien Duff

  A passenger without the ball but a real threat with it. His run and finish for the opening goal showed real intelligence.

• 
  2

  4

  2.00

  Mahamadou Diarra Flop of the Match

  Present in the team to give his side bite in the middle and completely failed to do that as the Cottagers were overrun.

• 
  5

  2

  3.50

  Moussa Dembele

  Poor in the first half but showed increasing influence in the second. Saw his shot brilliantly saved after a clever run in the box.

• 
  2

  3

  3.00

  Alexander Kacaniklic

  Looked threatening when given the ball but was let down by his side's lack of control in midfield.

• 
  1

  3

  3.00

  Mladen Petric

  Looked so threatening in the opening exchanges and earned the free-kick which allowed his side to score first. Should have done much better with a chance from close range late in the first half.

• 
  1

  3

  3.00

  Bryan Ruiz

  Too sloppy when taking up good positions but provided the clever free-kick which gaved Fulham their first goal.

Substitutions

• 
  0

  3

  Chris Baird

  Could not influence the game as a late substitute.

• 
  0

  3

  3.00

  Steve Sidwell

  Helped Fulham get to grips in midfield, an area which they had sorely lacked in the opening hour.

• 
  1

  2

  3.00

  Hugo Rodallega

  Had one shot well saved by De Gea after his introduction but could do little more feeding on scraps.