article_snippet.sent: Kept City’s threat at bay down the right and even switched to the left at one point to stop Sergio Aguero setting up an almost certain goal.
article_snippet.sent: Caught ball watching for the first goal and looked ponderous at times, but also made some crucial interception tackles .
article_snippet.sent: 7 – MICHAEL calming influence in midfield was so important for Manchester United again, and also produced several timely interceptions.
article_snippet.sent: More solid than the eye-catching performances of late, but played ANDER HERRERA 6 – part in maintaining United’s midfield dominance.
article_snippet.sent: City never really got to grips with ANDER HERRERA 6 – awkward presence and took ANDER HERRERA 6
article_snippet.sent: 8 – Quick reaction to score United’s first goal and provided the deliveries for another two for Fellaini and Smalling.
article_snippet.sent: – Solid enough despite losing Martin Demichelis centre-back partner at half-time and getting an arm in the face from Fellaini.
article_snippet.sent: Fantastic early challenge on Herrera but faded after that as United came back to take control of the game.
article_snippet.sent: Skied one attempt into the Stretford End like he was kicking at Twickenham.