Re: [EPL] Man Utd 1-0 Everton
Manchester United vs Everton, Match Statistic
MEN, James Robson - Saturday 23 April, 15:00
Star man: Javier Hernandez
Edwin van der Sar - 7
Produced fine save to deny Rodwell's deflected 20 yard effort
Fábio - 7
Always in control at the back. Crossed the ball in when Distin deflected onto own post
Jonny Evans - 7
Involved in a tangle with Jermaine Beckford that had Everton screaming for a penalty. Solid otherwise
John O'Shea - 6
Didn't offer enough in an attacking sense. Substituted shortly after half time.
Rio Ferdinand - 7
Lucky not to concede penalty when leaning on Anichebe in the second half, otherwise a quiet day's work
Darron Gibson - 6
Comfortable enough in central midfield, but struggled to have an impact
Anderson - 7
Produced several defence-splitting passes from range. United's most creative force
Antonio Valencia - 7
Got stronger as the game went on with numerous telling crosses including the one for Hernandez' goal
Nani - 6
One first half effort was inadvertently deflected wide by Hernandez. Got into good positions, but final ball let him down
Javier Hernandez - 8
Excellent movement caused Everton problems, twice frustrated by Howard before his crucial strike
Wayne Rooney - 7
Worked hard to create openings for others, but rarely looked like getting on the score sheet himself
Substitutes
Patrice Evra - 7
(for O'Shea 57) looked more like his old self. Some good crosses
Ryan Giggs - 6
(for Gibson) Added more threat when brought on
Michael Owen - 6
(for Nani 63) Looked lively
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