6 David de Gea: Wembley proved to be the beginning of the end of Ben Foster’s audition to be United No1 two years ago, and the Spanish goalkeeper will be happy to put this one behind him. His reactions were slow when Dzeko let fire from 25 yards on half time and that will be the abiding memory of his debut, even if otherwise he was sound. 8 Chris Smalling: Playing out of position on the right of defence, he showed a versatility that will be much-needed after the departures of John O’Shea and Wes Brown this summer. Height was useful at set pieces, while he supported Nani on the right when he could. His goal shortly after half time got United back in the match. 5 Rio Ferdinand: Barely had anything to do in the first half as United dominated the majority of it. But he would have expected to do better when Lescott evaded his attentions to head City in front after Silva’s cross. 5 Nemanja Vidic: Like Ferdinand, was a spectator for much of the first half as City offered little up front. United’s captain, but like his central defensive partner, may find himself under pressure from Jones, Smalling and Evans this season. 6 Patrice Evra: Struggled to find consistency last season and will be hoping for much better in the coming campaign. An attacking threat as ever and solid at the back. His experience will be vital with so many youngsters in Ferguson's squad. 9 Nani: When one hero goes, another comes along. That’s the Manchester United way – and few are better placed than Nani to take up the reins from the retired Paul Scholes. United’s players’ Player of the Year last season, he scored twice with two coolly-taken goals to break Ferguson’s Wembley hoodoo and give the reds the first bragging rights. Outstanding. 6 Michael Carrick: Ferguson said he wouldn’t play. He did and for the first half was one of the main reasons why United dominated possession. Slick passing and movement allowed the Premier League champions to dictate much of the play – that was until two quick fire goals from City turned the game on its head. 8 Anderson: Ran Nani close for man of the match. A bundle of energy, the Brazilian looks a renewed player. Constantly passing and probing and never giving City’s defence a moment’s rest. If he can find the consistency to go with his undoubted talent than United have a midfield general on their hands. 7 Ashley Young: Impressive debut and offers Untied the attacking threat on the left they have lacked since Ryan Giggs was switched inside. Ferguson will expect much more but this was an encouraging start. Able to beat a player on either side, he was a constant outlet for the attack. 8 Wayne Rooney: One of the older statesmen of the team, Rooney seemed to enjoy pulling the strings around him. He also enjoyed having so many attacking options to lay the ball off to. Didn’t get on the score sheet, but was at the heart of most of what United did well. 7 Danny Welbeck: A surprise inclusion ahead of Dimitar Berbatov, Welbeck looked at home, showing some good touches and pace. It ensured City’s defender were frequently on the back foot and couldn’t afford to give him an inch of space to attack. 7 Tom Cleverley (for Carrick 45): One of the men hoping to take over from Scholes, Cleverley's passing ensured United’s dominated possession and played a crucial role in Nani’s first. 7 Phil Jones (for Ferdinand 45): The more you see of him, the more impressed you are. Classy, composed, powerful, he has it all and is set to be a star. 7 Jonny Evans (for Vidic 45): Part of the best pool of central defenders in Europe, Evans will have to fight to get opportunities in the new season, but he did his chances no harm at Wembley. 6 Rafael (for Evra 71): When he came on, the average age of United’s team was 22. A frightening prospect for their rivals. Dimitar Berbatov (for Welbeck 89): Too late to mark. http://tinyurl.com/3cclc8h (M.E.N) -- ★ ╔╦═╮╔╮ ╭╔╮ ╭╔╦═╮ ╔╮╔╮╭╦═╮╔╮═╮ ☆ ☆ ╠╬╦╯╠╣ ║╠╣ ║╠╣ ║ ╠╣╠╣╠╬═╣╠╣ ║ ★ ★ ╰╝╰╯╰╝═╯╰╝═╯╚╯═╯ ╰╰╯╯╰╝ ╰╰╝ ╰ ☆ ☆ SCORING MACHINE︰ Ruud van Nistelrooy ★ ╔╮═╮╭╦╦╮╭╦═╮╭╦╦╮╔╦═╮╔╮ ╔╦═╮╭╦═╭═╦╮╮ ╔╮ ╠╣ ║ ╠╣ ╚╩╦╮ ╠╣ ╠╬╣ ╠╣ ╠╬╦╯╠╣ ║ ╠╣╚═╬╣ ╰╝ ╰╰╩╩╯╰═╩╝ ╚╝ ╚╩═╯╰╩═╯╰╝╰╯╰╩═╯═╩╯╰═╩╝ --

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