Adrian: Outstanding shot stopping on at least three occasions were vital to a positive result 7
Jenkinson: Grows with every game – a threat going forward and important interventions at the back 7
Reid: Top display and one incredible block tackle kicked off the move from which Carroll scored 7
Tomkins: Middling display with a couple of losses of concentration here and there that could have been costly 5
Cresswell: Another fine display from the left back who is always such a threat going forward 7
Song: So much presence and again the boss but not every ball reached intended target 7
Downing: Goal alone worth the entrance money – top performance 8
Kouyate: Coming back to his best – an edge on today’s display 6
Nolan: Thoughtful presence and knuckling down to things again 6
Sakho: The usual all-action presence and looking a great partner for Carroll 7
Carroll: Back to full fitness…fine goal and tireless running 7
Subs: Valencia 6, Amalfitano 5