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How did each player fare in the 3-0 win over Spurs? Here's our assessment...
David De Gea
Cool and composed throughout the first half and made a number of solid stops from distance. There were one or two jittery moments in the second period but nothing too serious. Fabulous distribution throughout.
Chris Smalling
He prefers playing in the middle but Smalling's confidence on the ball makes him a natural on the right, too. Never looked troubled against Spurs and was brave in a number of aerial challenges. Involved in United's opening goal.
Phil Jones
A strong candidate for Man of the Match, the 19-year-old was fearless at the back and looked as if he'd been playing at this level for a decade. Nevermind one for the future: Phil Jones has already arrived.
Jonny Evans
Led by example at the back, roaring into tackles and organising his fellow defenders. Extremely composed on the ball and often outfoxed Tottenham attackers with his positional play.
Patrice Evra
Strode forward as often as possible before Aaron Lennon pegged him back a little, United's captain for the night was solid throughout. Showed off his incredible vertical jump on more than one occasion.
Nani
Whipped in plenty of dangerous balls between goalkeeper and central defenders in the first half but nobody could capitalise on his expert delivery. Showed for the ball at all times and linked well with his fellow attackers.
Tom Cleverley
Not as dominant as he was in the second half of the Community Shield or at West Brom last weekend, but the youngster was again impressive and crossed for United's opening goal.
Anderson
A lung-busting display for 90 minutes from the Brazilian. Ando saw plenty of the ball - often winning it back himself in midfield - and used it wisely all evening. Added another goal to his steadily growing tally.
Ashley Young
Grew in stature as the game wore on, although he was hardly quiet in the first half. Ashley seems to be relishing life at Old Trafford, particularly his link-up play with Wayne Rooney, and is playing with plenty of confidence.
Wayne Rooney
Scored United's third goal with three minutes to play to cap another strong performance. Dropped deep to boost his involvement and seemed to have more impact after the interval. Pulled the strings, subtly.
Danny Welbeck
Netted the Reds' first with a fine glancing header and then teed up Anderson for the second with a sublime backheel. All this after an opening 45 minutes that never really sparked into life. In the end, a night to remember.
Substitutes
Ryan Giggs (for Cleverley, 81)
Injected experience into midfield to help see out the game and ended up providing a wonderful cross for Rooney to head home on 87 minutes. Still a top talent.
Javier Hernandez (for Welbeck, 81)
Just failed to reach a teasing cross near the end but otherwise had minimal involvement during his late cameo.
Ji-sung Park (for Young, 81)
Produced some good skill on a driving run into the penalty area but scuffed his shot and the ball trickled through to Brad Friedel.