Manchester United (4-2-3-1):
David De Gea 9
A superb one-handed save denied a fourth minute headerfrom John Terry saved his side from the worst possible start. Matched thateffort with a double save at the start of the second period.
United's David De Gea saves from Chelsea's Pedro
Ashley Young 7
Showed great awareness to snuff out a dangerous crossfrom Eden Hazard early on and made a potentially goal-saving tackle to denyAzpilcueta’s burst into the box.
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Chris Smalling 6
Certainly had a much more comfortable evening than ifDiego Costa had been available. Handled the threat of Eden Hazard relativelycomfortably but was booked for a late challenge on the Belgian.
Daley Blind 6
An early slip will have done nothing to ease his manager’sconcerns, but settled after almost letting in Hazard to deliver a much morecomposed display alongside Smalling.
Matteo Darmian 6
Back in the side after picking up a hamstring injury atWolfsburg, the full-back was asked to operate in an unfamiliar position on theleft but worked well to limit Willian’s threat.
United's Matteo Darmian shoots at goal
Morgan Schneiderlin 7
Came close with an early long range shot and helpedprovide platform that allowed United to press forward during the first half. Bookedfor a dangerous challenge on Willian
Bastian Schweinsteiger 7
Back in the side after serving a three-match suspension.Solid enough but wanted too much time when he found himself advancing towardsthe edge of the Chelsea area.
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Juan Mata 7
The powerful left foot shot that cannoned against thecrossbar in the second minute set the tone for a lively display that provided Unitedwith some much-needed attacking momentum.
Ander Herrera 6
Understated display from the Spaniard who initially struggledto impose himself on the game initially. Became more prominent as the game wore on.
Manchester United's Ander Herrera
Anthony Martial 8
Tormented Ivanovic on the left hand flank and desperatelyunlucky not to score when he drilled a low shot against the inside of the nearpost after cutting inside.
Anthony Martial hits the post for Utd in the first-half
Wayne Rooney 7
A long-range shot drew an acrobatic save from Courtoisbut the striker’s most positive display for some time was marred by his failureto make more a sharp late chance.
Subs:
Borthwick-Jackson for Darmian 69, 6
Depay for Mata 77, 6
Jones for Blind 81, 6
Chelsea (4-2-3-1):
Thibaut Courtois 8
A full length save to deny Rooney’s first half shot wasoutstanding, the second half block that kept out Herrera’s close-range effortwas even better.
Chelsea's Thibaut Courtois saves from Ander Herrera
Branislav Ivanovic 5
The right-back has improved since his nightmare start tothe season but won’t have enjoyed his battle with Martial. Came off a poor secondbest against the pace of the United teenager.
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Kurt Zouma 7
Worked effectively alongside Terry to keep the visitors init when they could have fallen behind while a second half covering tackleshowed at least one Chelsea player could match Martial for pace.
John Terry 7
Brought much needed calm and assurance to the Chelsea back-four when United stepped up the tempo during a frantic opening. Unluckynot to head Chelsea ahead in the fourth minute.
Rooney glares at Terry after being on the end of a strong challenge from Chelsea's John Obi Mikel
Cesar Azpilicueta 7
Tightened up Chelsea’s left after a couple of earlyscares and got forward well, drawing an excellent one-handed save from De Geawhen he seemed certain to put the visitors ahead.
John Obi Mikel 7
Replaced Cesc Fabregas at half-time on Boxing Day and kept his place because the Spain international was ill. Booked for a cynicalfirst half trip that prevented Martial breaking clear.
Nemanja Matic 6
The midfielder gave an impressive solid display in front of the visitors’ back-four but will have nightmares about wasting a gloriousopportunity after being sent clear on De Gea’s goal.
Nemanja Matic Photo: REX
Willian 6
The Brazilian’s energy has been one of the few brightspots in Chelsea’s campaign but he was unable to exert much influence at OldTrafford and was hampered by a second half groin injury.
Chelsea's Willian
Oscar 5
Desperate to make amends after missing a penalty against Watford on Boxing Day but never managed to establish an effective link withHazard.
Pedro 6
The former Barcelona winger’s pace offered Chelsea anoutlet that should have led to a breakaway goal when United exerted pressureduring the first half. Booked for challenge on Herrera.
Eden Hazard 6
Handed the central striker role in place of suspendedDiego Costa but too often was left too isolated to turn the game Chelsea’s way.Forced a good second half save from De Gea.
Chelsea's Eden Hazard
Subs:
Ramires for Willian 69, 6
Loftus-Cheek for Oscar 90
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