Source: Manchester_EveningNews
Chelsea 1 United 0: Player ratings
7 Van der Sar: After his under par Moscow performance the Dutchman was Mr Safe Hands again 7 O'Shea: The Irishman ensured the attacking threat of Ashley Cole was subdued 8 Brown: Put up a stubborn blockade that kept Chelsea' attack quiet 8 Evans: Another feather in the cap for the young defender against the power of Drogba and Anelka 7 Evra: The left back managed to stay out of any trouble but caused Chelsea enough 6 Valencia: The Ecuadorian didn't really do enough damage to England full back Cole 8 Fletcher: Kept his big game reputation intact with a powerful display against much heralded Chelsea engine room 7 Anderson: The Brazilian dug in and did his bit to quell the menace of his opposition department 7 Carrick: Floated around the midfield to get stuck into the Londoners 7 Giggs: Ivanonvic was unable to switch off for a minute as the veteran kept him on his toes 8 Rooney: Second half in particular he was a massive thorn in Chelsea's side Substitutes Obertan (Giggs 84) Lively 5 Owen (Anderson 84) No chances 5 Not used: Vidic, Scholes, Favio, Gibson, Kuszczak Chelsea: Cech, Ivanovic, Carvalho, Terry, A Cole, Deco (J Cole 63), Ballack, Lampard, Essien, Anelka (Alex 90), Drogba (Kalou 83) Goals: Chelsea: Terry (76) Bookings: Chelsea: Ivanovic (58) Drogba (74) Carvalho (82) United: Rooney (76) Evans (82) Valencia (88) Battle of the bosses: Fergie's selection were the diamond geezer's as they answered Ancelotti's formation Referee: Martin Atkinson - Bad decision cost United deserved reward 5 Attendance: 41,836
