Manchester United player ratings from win over Southampton: Ashley Young and Robin van Persie excel for Red Devils

SUB) Ander Herrera 7 – Was surprisingly left out and largely showed why he should’ve played after coming on for McNair.

SUB) Darren Fletcher 6 – Helped United to close out the game in the last few minutes.

MAN) Louis van Gaal 6 – Will take both flack for persisting with the three man defence and credit for his substitutions and tactical tweaks. Still not convincing.