MC: Michael Carrick – 7/10
Unfortunate that his attempted interception flew past Romero to give the hosts a shock deficit. Picked out Depay with a beautiful dinked pass for his first goal, although the Dutchman still had plenty to do.
MC: Morgan Schneiderlin – 6/10
Was involved in the aforementioned back-pass scare, but that was more Romero’s fault than his. Not as controlling in midfield as he usually is, but will learn from his first experience of European football.
AMC: Adnan Januzaj – 6/10
Handed another start after his match-winning goal against Aston Villa, the Belgian began confidently with a couple of early dribbles, but faded as the game went on and was subbed 20 minutes from time.
AMR: Juan Mata – 7/10
Another 7/10 display for Mata. He has not started the season in full flow, but his passing was incisive and he supported attacks well from the left. A man-of-the-match performance is just around the corner.
AML: Memphis Depay – 10/10
An outstanding performance from the summer signing. He scored two wonderful, and yet different, goals in the first half and then provided Fellaini with the vital third with a pinpoint cross. This display will do him the world of good ahead of bigger tests. On this evidence, he will pass them with flying colours.
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