Hull City 2-3 Manchester United: Key stats and player ratings

Manchester United came from behind to defeat Hull on Boxing Day in an entertaining opener to the festive day of football.

Hull had raced into an early two goal lead through former United youngster James Chester and a Jonny Evans own goal, before the champions hit back through Chris Smalling, Wayne Rooney’s 150th goal for the club and an own goal from James Chester, as he endured a mixed day as he faced his boyhood club.

Hull City

Allan McGregor (-24) – Clattered early on by Ashley Young and made just the one save, while conceding two, though he can hardly be blamed for either.

James Chester (26) Scored and had a shot saved, but also scored an own goal and won just one of his two attempted tackles.

Alex Bruce (13) Unfortunate to only hit the bar with one of two attempts on goal, while he made five successful clearances. Will be disappointed to have won only three of six tackles he went for.

Curtis Davies (9) Won all three of his tackles, made five successful clearances and two interceptions.

Maynor Figueroa (-17) Conceded two fouls that earned him a booking, completed just 70% of his passes and won only three of five tackles.

Ahmed Elmohamady (3) Completed one of six crosses and won two of seven attempted headed duels. Made three clearances and one interception as well.

Tom Huddlestone (41) Completed three crosses and recorded an 83% passing accuracy. Did concede two fouls, having won four of nine attempted tackles.

Jake Livermore (26) Made three interceptions, completed his only cross and won both headed duels.

David Meyler (24) Will aim to claim Evans’ own goal which came from three shots in goal before half-time substitution, while he won both of his headed duels.

Yannick Sagbo (15) Completed both attempted take-ons and won three of five headed duels.

Danny Graham (0) Lost all five headed duels and conceded two fouls. Did record an 87% passing accuracy as well though.

Subs:

Steve Harper (0) Made one save and completed 67% of his passes.

Robert Koren (7) Completed 83% of his passes after coming on at half-time and made one interception.

George Boyd (17) Came on late one, won all three attempted tackles and completed all five passes.

Manchester United

David De Gea (6) Made two saves to ensure United took all three points, while he also made one clearance.

Rafael (-2) Short stay on the pitch before injury struck, but completed his only cross and connected with 88% of his passes.

Chris Smalling (58) Scored the all important first goal to start the comeback and made 11 clearances during the game.

Jonny Evans (18) Made 12 clearances, three interceptions and won all three headed duels. Will hope he isn’t given an own goal for Hull’s second to blot his copybook.

Patrice Evra (17) Made a massive 13 clearances as Hull tried to claim an equaliser, and was successful with 88% of his passes.

Antonio Valencia (-45) Got himself stupidly sent off late on to put his team under pressure, picking up two bookings after conceding a massive seven fouls.

Tom Cleverley (38) Completed 89% of his passes, won both his attempted tackles and hit the target with his only shot on goal.

Darren Fletcher (27) Great to see him back in the first-team and displayed his importance by completing 85% of his 60 attempted passes and making two interceptions.

Ashley Young (-5) Lost all five of his attempted headed duels, and only found his man with one of six crosses in a disappointing showing after being restored to the first team.

Danny Welbeck (20) Completed three take-ons and completed 93% of his passes.

Wayne Rooney (78) Scored with one of his four attempts on goal and assisted Smalling’s goals as well with one of his two successful crosses. Won four out of five headed duels and made four clearances at the other end.

Subs:

Adnan Januzaj (-27) Forced into action early and picked up a booking from one of three fouls conceded, while failing to win either attempted tackle.

Michael Carrick (8) Completed all five of his passes on his return from injury and made two successful clearances.

Javier Hernandez (-8) Failed to have a shot on goal in his late cameo, and failed with his only take-on attempt.