United maintained their 100 per cent Champions League record thanks to a late goal from Antonio Valencia against CSKA Moscow. Valencia had fired a second-half warning shot when he rocketed a volley against the bar from outside the box, and he eventually beat Igor Akinfeev with an angled shot with just four minutes left. It was Valencia's second goal in two games following his strike against Bolton at the weekend.
Van der Sar (6.5): Seldom threatened.
Neville (7): Turned back the years with a good display, one of the better crossers of the ball.
Ferdinand (6): Did ok.
Vidic (6): Need to regain his form soon.
Fabio (6.5): Good attacking option, defensively still need improvement. A lack of concentration almost cost Utd a goal.
Valencia (7): Played well in the 2nd half, especially last 20 min. Too predictable before that.
Scholes (7): His tackles were well-timed and make good long passes.
O’Shea (6.5): Good performance for Mr Versatile.
Anderson (5): Wasteful in possession, did not know what to do with the ball at times.
Nani (6): Frustrating decision-making after beating defenders, played better near the end.
Berbatov (6.5): Not much service, not suitable as a lone striker, light up after Owen's entry.
Subs:
Brown (sub Ferdinand 57, 6) One rusty moment, else well done.
Owen (sub Scholes 70, 5.5) Completely missed a volley.
Carrick (sub Fabio 88) Too late to rate
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