West Ham

3.35

• 
  45

  7

  3.50

  Robert Green

  Wonderful save early on from Obertan but then nearly handed United a goal on a plate when his mis-hit goal-kick cannoned straight into Macheda. Made a fine block from Obertan in the second half.

• 
  21

  9

  3.00

  Julien Faubert

  Very solid display by the right-back, who kept both Giggs and Obertan quieter than West Ham would have dared expect.

• 
  21

  6

  3.50

  James Tomkins

  Dominated the aerial battle as he looked the most impressive centre-half on show before being withdrawn midway through the second half with an eye on bigger battles.

• 
  19

  11

  3.00

  Matthew Upson

  Made a crucial clearance to deny United an early opener and settlled down to nullify the threat of Hernandez.

• 
  22

  10

  3.00

  Tal Ben Haim

  Slotted in at left-back in his fourth successive Carling Cup start and had a comfortable evening against, first, the erratic Bebe and, then, Obertan.

• 
  27

  10

  2.50

  Pablo Edson Barrera

  Offered occasional flashes of quality and kept the home side ticking over but was occasionally sloppy in posssession.

• 
  19

  9

  3.50

  Radoslav Kovac

  Not always comfortable in possession but his energy and drive could not be faulted.

• 
  71

  9

  4.00

  Jonathan Spector

  Handed only his third start of the season - in the other two he played at left-back and right-back - the former United trainee responded with two David Platt-esque goals breaking from central midfield. Helped Kovac completely dominate Fletcher and Anderson in midfield.

• 
  20

  11

  3.00

  Boa Morte

  He is not the flying winger of old but did an important tactical job by helping Spector and Kovac dominate the central acres.

• 
  50

  5

  4.00

  Carlton Cole

  With the transfer window approaching, the big no9 is starting to warm up. Coincidence or not, he had his best game of the season, holding the ball up well, bringing his team-mates into play and poaching two classic centre-forward goals.

• 
  165

  8

  4.50

  Victor Nsofor Obinna Top of the Match

  The architect of a win that will be remembered for years to come in East London. Carried on where he left off at the weekend by scoring the goal that wasn't before laying on all four legitimate goals. His pace, trickery and movement were a delight.

Substitutions

• 
  17

  12

  3.00

  Winston Reid

  Did a solid job when he replaced Tomkins in the last quarter of the match.

• 
  13

  5

  0.00

  Junior Stanislas

  Replaced Cole for the last five minutes.

• 
  14

  8

  3.00

  Zavon Hines

  Looked lively on the right flank on his comeback.

Man Utd.

2.46

• 
  40

  54

  2.50

  Tomasz Kuszczak

  In the odd position of knowing he is surplus to requirements, he failed to make a compelling case to prospective buyers by failing to command his box and looking uneasy on set-pieces.

• 
  36

  50

  2.50

  John O'Shea

  The most experienced of the back four was expected to guide his colleagues through a snow-infested tie but looked as lost as everyone else.

• 
  62

  30

  2.50

  Chris Smalling

  His inexperience showed as he struggled to deal with the dynamic alliance of Cole and Obinna but held things together better than any of his defensive colleagues.

• 
  104

  125

  1.50

  Jonny Evans Flop of the Match

  The once-solid defender's nightmare run continued with another display completely lacking in assurance and composure. Failed to track Cole's near-post run for the third goal and was completely outsmarted for the fourth. By the end, his decison-making was shot to pieces and Ferguson showed mercy by substituting him with 18 minutes left.

• 
  32

  41

  2.50

  Fabio Da Silva

  Began at left-back before being switched to the right flank and looked equally uncomfortable in both positions. Withdrawn just after the hour mark.

• 
  31

  32

  2.50

  Darren Fletcher

  The energy and desire that is normally the bare minimum for the feisty Scot was oddly absent on a night when his significant contributions could be counted on one hand.

• 
  61

  33

  2.50

  Anderson

  Back to square one after his impressive comeback at the weekend. Was energetic but could not get to grips with the midfield. Disappointing.

• 
  42

  33

  2.50

  Ryan Giggs

  Had some nice touches but looked rusty and even mis-laid some passes. Will have bruised his pride that he was captain for such a lacklustre display.

• 
  56

  46

  2.00

  Bebe

  Completely off the pace and offered nothing to United's attacks in his right flank role. The only surprise was that he lasted the entire first half.

• 
  72

  39

  2.50

  Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez

  Came close with one header but the Mexican jack-in-the-box was given poor service and looked lost at times.

• 
  73

  32

  3.00

  Gabriel Obertan

  Hit the post early on and was a nuiance to West Ham cutting in from the left flank. Moved to the right after the break but had less joy. One of the few in white who could hold his head high.

Substitutions

• 
  33

  32

  2.50

  Wes Brown

  Replaced Evans at centre-half for the last 18 minutes but did not look especially convincing.

• 
  40

  29

  2.50

  Rafael Silva

  Was tidier in possession than his brother but struggled to deal with Obinna.

• 
  49

  35

  3.00

  Federico Macheda

  Looked lively whenever he was involved and nearly conjured a goal only to be denied by a fine Green block.