Ratings Two – how I saw the Irons v United

Hugh hands out his marks

Fabianski: When all is lost you know the top man will come up trumps one great save from Maguire. He was entirely sound when required beyond that -which wasn’t often 7

Fredericks: He’s certainly grown into the squad over the early games – sound on the right side again 7

Diop: Some brilliant tackles and retrieving interventions – occasionally pulled around but generally on the case against a lack lustre attack 7

Ogbonna: Looks the part – not a foot wrong all afternoon. 7

Cresswell: Right back to his best and a fabulous goal from the free kick.  Defended well and made sure Arthur will be looking over his shoulder for Bournemouth 7.5

Rice: Excellent display. Right back to the top of his form – serious quality from the young man 8

Noble: Official man of the match. Lucky with one studs up tackle which could have got a red but apart from that outstanding. Always wanting the ball and trying to make it happen in midfield 8

Yarmolenko: Wonderful goal and starting to show his game after a season’s lay-off. He looks exciting and came off early to get his applause which was thoroughly deserved 8

Fornals: It was good to see him getting on the pace of the game towards the end after a slow start. It will take a little time but that we didn’t really miss Manu Lanzini speaks well for him 6.5

Anderson: Terrific performance from the Brazilian – all the tricks, nutmegs and dribbling skills were there but would love him to have a pop now and again 7.5

Haller: Yet another fine leading line job in the thankless one-up role. What you see is what you get game from the striker and it’s very good to watch 7

Subs

Zaba: Came on late for Fredericks and did a great jobs as usual 6.5

Wilshere: Decent. Clear he knows he has a battle for a place on his hands and made a case for himself 6.5

Snodgrass: One with two minutes left No rating