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Player Ratings
Manchester United 3 - 0 Newcastle United
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Barclays Premier League
Monday 16 August, 20:00

Star man : Paul Scholes
Rated by Stuart Mathieson

Edwin van der Sar - Newcastle didn’t give the veteran much to do but what came his way stuck 7

John O'Shea - Not much marauding down the wing but he was steady enough 6

Nemanja Vidic - Carroll gave him some early difficult moments but the Serb gradually got on top 7

Jonny Evans - Nothing to ruffle the Irishman’s feathers. It was an uncomplicated effort 7

Patrice Evra - Unexpected early return for the Frenchman and after he quelled Routledge’s early enthusiasm it was easy 7

Nani - Two Newcastle players were booked stopping him so it showed the danger he was capable of 7

Antonio Valencia - The Ecuadorian didn’t really cause Newcastle too much damage 6

Paul Scholes - Started off a shade off the pace but then provided another sumptuous passing effort plus a reckless tackle thrown in for usual good measure 8

Darren Fletcher - Hit and miss from the Scot. Quiet at times but was lively when he turned up for his goal 6

Wayne Rooney - You had to feel for him as he searches for that elusive goal 6

Dimitar Berbatov - Folklore says he slept in Newcastle shirt as a young fan but he was well awake here 8

Substitutes

Javier Hernandez - A lively effort from the Mexican 6

Ryan Giggs - A well taken goal 6

Rafael - Not much time to mark 6