How Manchester United's players have performed over the entirety of their 19th title-winning season
Telegraph Sport analyses the contributions of all of United's players and marks them out of 10.
Much improved: United winger Nani (left) has come on leaps and bounds this season Photo: GETTY IMAGES
By Mark Ogden 10:22PM BST 15 May 2011
Follow Mark Ogden on Twitter
Comments
Anderson
Premier League appearances 17, goals 0
Injury-interrupted start to campaign, form returned in mid-season and earned a new contract. Still to realise potential, though.
6/10
Bebe
PL apps 2, gls 0
One for the future? Perhaps, but evidence of this season is that his future will not be at Old Trafford.
3/10
Dimitar Berbatov
PL apps 31, gls 21
Set to be the league’s top scorer, but rarely plays or performs in the big games. Could go this summer.
7/10
Wes Brown
PL apps 7, gls 0
Has looked rusty and way past his best this season. Awful performances at Villa Park and Anfield particular low points.
3 /10
Michael Carrick
PL apps 28, gls 0
Struggled for form early on, but has been a revelation in recent months. Confidence has returned and now a key man again. 7/10
Jonny Evans
PL apps 12, gls 0
The centre-half has had a tough campaign and he must regain his confidence and composure next season to safeguard his United future.
5/10
Patrice Evra
PL apps 34, gls 1
No outfield player made more appearances, but not a vintage year for the French full-back after the trauma of last summer’s World Cup.
6/10
Fabio da Silva
PL apps 11, gls 1
The Brazilian defender has emerged as a versatile performer in recent months and looks comfortable at right-back and left-back.
7/10
Rafael da Silva
PL apps 15, gls 0
When fit, the 'other’ Da Silva twin has proven to be a star in the making at right-back. Experience has smoothed his rough edges.
7/10
Rio Ferdinand
PL apps 19, gls 0
Another injury-ravaged season, but his return in recent weeks has been crucial. United miss him badly when he’s sidelined.
7/10
Darren Fletcher
PL apps 25, gls 2
Recent virus forced him out for almost two months, but a central figure prior to the illness. Ferguson wants him fit for Champions League final, but could be too soon.
7/10
Darron Gibson
PL apps 12, gls 0
Has endured terrace criticism this season and his poor form has reflected the negativity. Next season will be make-or-break. 5/10
Ryan Giggs
PL apps 25, gls 2
At 37, has shown incredible longevity, drive and consistency. Has always performed at crucial stages this season for United, particularly in wins at Blackpool and West Ham.
9/10
Owen Hargreaves
PL apps 1, gls 0
Another season to forget for United’s forgotten man. Comeback game against Wolves lasted just five minutes before a hamstring injury struck.
3/10
Javier Hernandez
PL apps 27, gls 13
The undoubted find of the season. The Little Pea has scored crucial goals and formed a terrific partnership with Wayne Rooney.
9/10
Tomasz Kuszczak
PL apps 5, gls 0
The Pole’s erratic performance at Blackburn on Saturday summed up why he is not being considered as a replacement for Edwin van der Sar.
4 /10
Federico Macheda
PL apps 7, gls 1
Spent the last six months on loan at Sampdoria. The Italian forward is rated by Ferguson, but must live up to the hype sooner or later.
5 /10
Nani
PL apps 32, gls 9
United’s most improved player this season. Top of the Premier League assists charts and has now cut out the infuriating inconsistency.
8/10
Gary Neville
PL apps 3, gls 0
An accident waiting to happen in games at Stoke and West Brom, which contributed to decision to retire in January.
4/10
John O’Shea
PL apps 20, gls 0
Trusted by Ferguson as reliable cover in defence and midfield. Approaching 400 senior games for the club, but still to secure a regular position.
6 /10
Gabriel Obertan
PL apps 7, gls 0
Not progressed as those at United had hoped and could be on the way this summer if an offer comes their way.
5/10
Michael Owen
PL apps 10, gls 1
The stats don’t look great for the former Liverpool man, but his late equaliser at Bolton in September proved crucial.
6/10
Ji-sung Park
PL apps 14, gls 4
Injuries and the Asian Cup have interrupted his season, but Park always delivers on the big occasion.
Terrific against Chelsea last week.
7/10
Wayne Rooney
PL apps 27, gls 11
Terrible first half of the season led to transfer request and loss of form, but has returned to prominence this year. Back to his best.
7/10
Paul Scholes
PL apps 21, gls 1
Started the season in sensational form, but has faded in recent months. Still good enough for one more year, but does he want it?
6/10
Chris Smalling
PL apps 15, gls 0
Proven himself to be a terrific acquisition in his first season at United. Has stepped up in place of Ferdinand and Vidic regularly.
8/10
Antonio Valencia
PL apps 10, gls 1
A badly broken ankle suffered in September looked to have ended his season, but the winger has since returned and been key in the run-in.
8/10
Edwin van der Sar
PL apps 32, gls 0
What a way to go. The Dutch keeper will retire after the Champions League final, but his heroics this season show he’ll be tough to replace.
8/10
Nemanja Vidic
PL apps 34, gls 5
Arguably the best defender in the Premier League. The United captain can feel hard done by at missing out on the Footballer of the Year award.
9/10
getty images, leaps and bounds, mark ogden, old trafford, top scorer, versatile performer, league appearances, rsquo, vintage year, da silva, key man, big games, rough edges, manchester united, villa park, mid season, nani, winger, outfield, new contract
No comments:
Post a Comment