Ratings: Man Utd v Hull

Edwin van der Sar
An odd day for Edwin. He was hardly forced to make a save yet conceded three goals. Could do little about any of them.

Gary Neville
The Reds’ skipper dealt competently with Hull’s forwards on a day when his own attacking forays were somewhat limited. An understated performance.

Rio Ferdinand
Rio was adjudged to have fouled Bernard Mendy for Hull’s penalty, but he can certainly count himself unlucky. He was otherwise solid at the heart of United’s defence.

Nemanja Vidic
Big and brave, Vidic had the measure of Daniel Cousin and Marlon King for most of the afternoon. Popped up at the other end to score United’s fourth.

Patrice Evra
Like United’s other defenders, Patrice will be shaking his head after playing reasonably well but conceding three goals. Relished the battle with countryman Mendy in the second half.

Cristiano Ronaldo
He’ll be disappointed he didn’t score a hat-trick, but Ronny chipped in with another two goals and a performance that suggests he’s almost back to his dazzling best.

Michael Carrick
In his first start since mid-September, Carrick looked extremely comfortable. Long or short, his passes found their targets. An awesome display, capped with a goal.

Anderson
Arguably the Reds’ star man, he won tackles, got stuck in and always looked to play in the front men. Used the ball well, convinced Ronny to let him take a free-kick!

Nani
Nani¡¯s crossing was right on the money today, and his decision-making also hinted a new level of maturity. A fine performance out on the left wing.

Wayne Rooney
Forced a smart reaction save from Boaz Myhill on 75 minutes but otherwise didn¡¯t get too many sniffs of goal. Booked towards the end as the game threatened to boil over.

Dimitar Berbatov
United undoubtedly create more chances when he¡¯s on the pitch. Set up Ronaldo¡¯s first and Carrick¡¯s goal. At one point his close control helped him weave through the entire Hull defence.

SUBS:

Carlos Tevez (on for Nani, 64)
Sent on with United 4-1 up, Carlos didn¡¯t have too many opportunities to express himself as Hull edged back into the game. He did get stuck in and put himself about a bit.

Ryan Giggs (on for Carrick, 72)
With Hull in the ascendancy, Giggs struggled to impose himself on the match during the last 18 minutes. Then again, nobody else from United did either.

John O¡¯Shea (on for Anderson, 88)
Not on long enough to make an impression.

01/11/2008 18:54, Report by Nick Coppack