1. David De Gea - 6 - Made a smart save from Lennon in the first half but maybe should have done better with Spurs' second goal.
12. Chris Smalling - 5 - Had a chance to score in the first half but hit his shot straight at Lloris. Allowed Adebayor an easy header for their first and looked all over the place at times, eventually being replaced as United chased the game.
15. Nemanja Vidic - 6 - Kept Soldado relatively quiet and tried his best to cut out Lennon's cross for the second goal after having to cover for others but should have done much better with the late chances to equalise off corners.
6. Jonny Evans - 7 - Looked confident, particularly in bringing the ball out of defence but could have done better at times against the likes of Lennon and Adebayor.
3. Patrice Evra - 4 - An awful performance. Struggled with Lennon and he is lucky that United don't have anyone better in this position to challenge him for his place as his constant laziness running back from out of position often leaves United exposed, as it did for the second goal.
3. Patrice Evra - 4 - An awful performance. Struggled with Lennon and he is lucky that United don't have anyone better in this position to challenge him for his place as his constant laziness running back from out of position often leaves United exposed, as it did for the second goal.
25. Antonio Valencia - 5 - His crosses were poor throughout and when he was moved to right-back he fell asleep allowing Eriksen to sneak past him and head in their second. Not a good day at the office.
16. Michael Carrick - 6 - Kept the ball well but often chose to pass backwards or sideways in a frustrating display where he was unable to impose himself on the game. Replaced in the second half.
23. Tom Cleverley - 6 - Was energetic as always but struggled against the strength and power of Dembele and never looked authoritative.
44. Adnan Januzaj - 7 - Quiet early on but grew into the game, providing a brilliant through ball for Welbeck's goal. Looked dangerous for large periods of the second half, often getting the better of Rose when he switched to play on the right.
10. Wayne Rooney - 6.5 - Struggled to get in the game initially but when he dropped back into midfield he tried to make things happen and played some superb cross-field passes. Seems like he was perhaps not fully recovered from his groin injury.
19. Danny Welbeck - 7 - Showcased good movement and running throughout and got another goal with a great finish. In confident form.
Substitutions-
26. Shinji Kagawa - 4 - Replaced Smalling. Offered nothing in attack or defence.
14. Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez - 5 - Replaced Carrick. Had a couple of decent opportunities but his poor touch let him down.
18. Ashley Young - 6 - Replaced Cleverley. Put a couple of good crosses in and should have been awarded a penalty.
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