Hughie hands out his marks
Areola: Spectator for 89 minutes making one gentle save. 6
Johnson: Thankfully VAR saw he had made no contact for a penalty. This kid is so professional. Good stuff 7
Dawson: Might have scored with one of his three headers from corner. Solid all night long 7+
Diop: Usual high standard performance 7+
Cresswell: Not a hint of tiredness despite all these games. On top of his game again 7+
Rice: Nice goal and always in charge in midfield 8
Noble: No faulting his passion and some nice passing movements – per haps off the pace a little 6+
Yarmolenko: Improved work rate over recent performances and his initial pass cross field led to the goa7
Benrahma: Coolest goal you will ever see to clinch things and always a danger 9
Antonio: Typically robust performance up front – caused loads of problems 8
Subs: Bowen: Missed a great chance but worked his butt off 6+
Fornals: Terrific all action stuff and one great shot well saved 7+
Soucek: Still looks off the pace 6
Lanzini: Little impact 4