Manchester United continued their
fine home form and gave their fans a perfect Xmas gift with a three one victory
over Newcastle. Wayne Rooney got a pair of goal on the 23rd and 36th
minutes before Van persie’s header, assisted by Rooney
early on in the second half, putting the home side on the driving before Jones
gave away a cheap penalty late on that was converted by Papiss Cisse.
It was an almost perfect game for
United, who dominated proceedings from start but dropped momentum after the
third goal in the second half allowing the Magpies to get a goal. Radamel
Falcao put in another excellent performance, with his dangerous movement and link
up plays, and capped off performance with a brilliant assist for Wayne Rooney
first goal. Juan Mata also had a fantastic game providing the assist for the
second play, but his first wonderful link up with Falcao for the first goal was
another plus for the Spaniard.
Redly United looks at the
performance of the United players and rates them individually:
De gea: 7
It was another good game for the
United shot stopper who pas usually pulled off some beautiful saves. He’d have
loved to have another clean sheet in a game United dominated but, the team conceded
a penalty and he couldn’t save.
Valencia: 7
He was lively throughout his time
on the field before he was substituted late on. He defended brilliantly and added
spice and width to the attack, though he didn’t have the opportunity of pulling
in his traditional crosses.
Jones 6.5
He had a decent game by his standard,
but was gave away an unessary penalty. Other than that he had a good game, and
was comfortable moving the ball out of the United’s defence with his long runs on
a number of occasions.
McNair: 7.5
He continued the tradition of
United wining every game he’s played in this season. Was solid at the centre of
the back three and had to do some tough defending hobs which he diod
well.cerainly looking good for the future
Jonny Evans: 6.5
Started on the left side of the
back three and put in a decent performance, though not too convincing. Won some
tackles and was better off than his last two games.
Young: 7.5
He is one of the most improved players
under Van Gaal, and he continued his fine form in his new position at left
back. He was always dangerous on the attack, not afraid to take on the
Newcastle defence one on one, and put in a number of goal mouth crosses that either
of Van Persie or Falcao could have scored. He though had one shaky moment with
his defensive duty.
Carrick: 7
He was a buffer in the midfield,
shielding the defence and spreading the passes. Provided the much needed stability
in the midfield, this was more evidence after he was substituted late on in the
game.
Mata: 8.5
He was a beauty to behold throughout
the game, was very effective in looking for the loopholes in the Newcastle
defence. He was very effective few yards outside the box, and had a hand in the
both goals in the first half.
Rooney: 9
Another undoubtedly man of the
match from the United captain scoring two goals and provided a magnificent 30
yards Paul Scholes like assist for Van Persie’s goal. It’s a performance that
brings up the question of what is the best position for Rooney again. As he was
super effective with his passes, dictating play and pace of the game.
Falcao: 8
Five starts, tow goals and four assists says
it all for Falcao, a player who’s just returning to full fitness again, after a
long spell on the side line. His assist for the first goal shows his unselfishness
and great vision, even in the box. His movement on and off the ball was
commendable and caused the Newcastle defence a lot of problem.
Van Persie: 8
He had a decent game and scored a
beauty of a goal, His new partnership with Falcao can only get better.
Substitutes
Fletcher: 4
He came in for Carrick and was
expected to stabilize and control things in the midfield, but didn’t do that convincingly,
had a good number of passes, but also lost the ball on a number of occasion,
and one in a dangerous position.
Rafael: 6
It was great to see him back in
the squad, and was faultless throughout the few minutes he spent on the field.
Wilson: 5
Came into the game, and had little
or no impact, still has to develop his presence in games.
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