David De Gea: 7
Made a great save from a Balassie header on the 18th minute. Another vital one with his feet. Imagine United without De Gea this season.
Antonio Valencia: 6.5
Didn't have much defensive assignment in the first half. Did lot going forward, combined well with Mata, Fellaini on the right, whipped in a number of crosses, provided the assist for the winning goal.
Chris Smalling: 5.5
He wasn't at his commanding best in the first half, beaten for pace in a duel, for which he was yellow carded. Got sent off late on in the second half.
Daley Blind: 5.5
Had a tough time dealing with the physical presence of the Palace forwards. Had a number of scary moments in the game. Had some brilliant moments as well.
Marcos Rojo: 5.5
Another unconvincing performance from the Argentine. Couldn't handle the physicality and pace of Zaha in the first half. Later part of the game was calmer. Offered more going forward.
Michael Carrick: 6
In what could be his last performance for United, misplaced one pass in the first half in a dangerous position. Other than that, stabilized things in the midfield, and allowed Rooney and Fellaini to do perform their attacking duties
Wayne Rooney: 7
Another wonderful midfield performance from the Englishman. Controlled things. United got the equalizer from his inspirational run and movement.
Marouane Fellaini: 7
Could have scored United's Opener from a corner. Provided threat for United from set piece. Presented with another chance in the second half, from which he hit the crossbar. Provided the assist for United's opener. Justified his inclusion in the team.
Juan Mata: 6
He scored United's equalizer, though not at his commanding best. Substituted late on.
Anthony Martial: 6
A rather cool performance from the Frenchman. Denied time and space by the Palace defence. Had a half chance in the first half, and his header against the pole.
Marcus Rashford : 6
Another promising performance from the 18 year old. Looked dangerous around and within the box, with his flicks and one-two Suffered an injury scare, and was substituted.
Substitutes
Ashley Young: 5
Came on for Rashford, and was used in as a striker. He was later pushed to the wings.
Matteo Darmian: 5
Didn't have much to do, but struggled with the physicality of the Palace forwards.
Jesse Lingard: 5.5
He stretched the Palace defence, and ultimately scored the winner.
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