He did have a few nice first time passes (one to set up Aguero just before United’s second springs to mind) but from where I was sat the effort/work rate (which should be a given as this is not down to talent but mentality) from has was severely lacking.

Although he set up Augero against QPR, the team went on the winning streak at the end of last season after his red card v Arsenal. I can’t abide Tevez the person after what he did but on the pitch it’s a different matter.

I thought Zabaleta was terrific today and would be my first choice right back in the team. He has really come on in the last 18 months. Having said that I thought for th first hour Utd did well at pinning our fullbacks back contributing even more to our lack of width.

Ballotelli yet again fails to live up to the hype. Complete lack of running off the ball and aside from 3/4 flicks nothing came off. Sat right behind the dug out and the effect Tevez had on harrying their back line and as a result the game itself was startling. Please be gone in Jan – 2.5 seasons is lon enough to see if you’re up to it.

Dzeko did ok and proved better coming on against tired players.

Kolo actually not that bad today!!!

Thought Valencia was Utd’s best player – shows that wingers would add a different dimension to our play. The tussle with him and Clichy was great to watch – prob edged by Clichy in that he forced him off the pitch with an injury.

Was so annoying when the ref stopped play when YaYa (another so so game) rode a few challenges and was through. Absolutely shoving decision.

All in all a thoroughly entertaining, absorbing game with a sickening end.