Derby 1-3 Manchester United : 5 Talking Points

#2 Stephen Warnock\'s first-half performance inspires the Rams

Stephen Warnock’s impressive performance inspired Derby County to have a go at Manchester United

With Manchester United controlling the game for large periods, it was crucial that Derby’s back four kept their composure and defensive organisation intact. The standout amongst those four was 34-year old left-back Stephen Warnock.

A number of key interceptions to interrupt the link-up play between Guillermo Varela and Jesse Lingard, a brilliant clearance from two yards to deny Wayne Rooney and some impressive pressing down the wings in the latter stages of the first half to test the inexperienced Varela inspired his side to move the ball forward against a Manchester United side guilty of giving away possession in midfield on a number of occasions to give the opposition a chance to break and test David de Gea in goal.