Ratings: Manchester United 3 – 1 Tottenham Hotspur

Van der Sar 8 - Another excellent display from the Dutchman. Should be ranked up there with the best in the world.

Rafael 6 – Lively performance from the young Brazilian, but he showed his inexperience when he abandoned his post, allowing Ledley king’s header from the corner to find the corner of the net.

Evans 7 - Filled in admirably for Rio Ferdinand.

Vidiv 8 - A rock at the heart of the defence. Dominated aerially as usual and made several key interceptions to keep Spurs out.

Evra 7 – Got forward well and won the first penalty after a good run into the box. Physically sick on the pitch in the second half, but battled through it and played well until he was eventually replaced by O’Shea.

Valencia 6 - Drifted in and out of the game and didn’t really threaten the Spurs back line. Defended well though when Rafael ventured forward.

Scholes 8 - Seems to be enjoying his new role as midfield enforcer. Also seems to have learnt to tackle as he won the ball back on numerous occasions.

Fletcher 7 - Nothing special from Fletcher, but kept possession well and kept the midfield ticking over.

Giggs 8 - In truth it wasn’t his best game, but two expertly taken penalties won us the game.

Nani 9 - Finally showing his class. A touch of brilliance to score the second goal, and ran through the entire Spurs defence to win the second penalty.

Berbatov 7 - Held the ball up well, brought others into play and was unfortunate not to score.

Subs

O’Shea 7 - Aaron Lennon’s late introduction was fruitless for Spurs as O’Shea had the measure of him.

Carrick 6 - No real impact.

Macheda 7 - Excellent pass to set up Nani’s goal.

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