Manchester United
David de Gea – 7.5/10
De Gea once again saved the day for United. Apart from a great save in the 78th minute of the match from an Antonio flick, the Spanish goalkeeper made two back-to-back saves in the 89th minute to take United through the line.
Timothy Fosu-Mensah – 7/10
Fosu-Mensah looked menacing from the start as he continuously overlapped Lingard on the right side of the field and drilled in a few crosses. His performance defensively was commendable as well, however, he looked clueless once he was shifted to the left side of the defence.
Chris Smalling – 6.5/10
Smalling did well to keep Andy Carroll out of the equation for the majority of the match but failed to check him when he headed the ball back among the bunch of players for Tomkins to score.
Daley Blind – 6/10
Blind did well to partner Smalling in the center of the defence. However, he played a lot of misplaced passes upfront.
Marcos Rojo – 6/10
Rojo, like Fosu Mensah looked threatening going up the field, however, he did misplace a couple of passes in the first half. He was taken off for Valencia in the 67th minute.
Marouane Fellaini – 6.5/10
Fellaini had a glorious chance to open the scoring for United, however, his shot was tipped above the bar by the Hammers goalkeeper. Although, it was an easy finish for him when he scored United’s second goal from close range.
Michael Carrick – 6.5/10
After a shaky start, the former West Ham player composed himself and held the midfield for United who were keeping a high-line.
Anthony Martial – 7/10
Martial was instrumental in both the goals for United. Firstly, he squared off Rashford for the first goal and then his shot got deflected towards Fellaini who finished from close range to finish the tie.
Ander Herrera – 6.5/10
Herrera had a mixed day, while he played a couple of good passes, he was not as influential as one would expect from him. The Spaniard was substituted for Schneiderlin after picking up a knock.
Jesse Lingard – 6.5/10
Lingard found himself through on goal after a delightful move but his shot was saved by Randolph. His performance in the second half was also satisfactory apart from a couple of defensive mistakes.
Marcus Rashford – 7.5/10
The 18-year-old scored his first goal outside Manchester for the Red Devils. He went past Tomkins and finished from an acute angle to beat Randolph for United’s first goal. He partnered well with Martial as well.
Substitutes:
Antonio Valencia – 5.5/10
Valencia was brought in for Marcos Rojo in the 68th minute and was fielded on the right side of the defence.
Morgan Schneiderlin – 5/10
Schneiderlin was brought on for Ander Herrera in the 76th minute of the match.
Wayne Rooney – N/A
Rooney came on for Rashford in the 90th minute of the match.
