United vs WBA - Instant Impressions & Player Ratings

Manchester United took on West Brom at Old Trafford on Sunday in a vital match in the Barclays Premier League. The Reds prevailed 2-0 in a generally comfortable victory with two goals from Rooney.

Here are my early thoughts on the game straight after the final whistle:

First Half

• Some quality flowing football in the first half without calling Foster into action 
• Evans and Ferdinand have developed a solid partnership in the absence of Vidic
• Ashley Young a constant threat down the left although often lacking in an end product
• Scholes and Carrick show importance of their influence after lack of control in that area on Thursay

Second half

• Pogba is staying! The boy has clearly come to his senses. Classic Fergie to give him a cameo role
• Welbeck has had a fine season but sometimes gives the impression he tries to hard to impress. Consistency will come with experience
• Hernandez much better outside the box and unlucky not to score
• Rooney the director of operations on the pitch. Inventive and incisive.
• Could be a pivotal day in the title race with City losing. Can they handle the pressure as the climax of the season draws near.

Player Ratings:

De Gea - 7

Jones - 6

Evans - 7

Ferdinand - 7
Evra - 6

Welbeck- 6

Scholes - 6

Carrick - 6

Young - 7

Rooney - 8 

Hernandez - 7

Subs - Pogba - 7, Cleverley - 6

What are your thoughts on the game and the player performances? Please continue the debate by leaving a comment below.

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