5 ROONEY IS UNITED’S MVP

Wayne Rooney remains Manchester United’s talisman, as the superb strike for their opening goal in the 16th minute proved. Despite the millions spent by Louis van Gaal to improve his squad, Rooney is still their most likely source of inspiration.

4 MANCHESTER UNITED’S DEFENCE IS NONE EXISTENT

Attacking lethargy is not United’s only problem, as George Thorne proved when he exposed their ragged back four to draw the home side level just before half-time. Thorne’s finish was crisp and composed but United’s defending was weak.

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