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Player Ratings: Queens Park Rangers 0-2 Manchester United

Sports Mole analyses how each individual player performed during Manchester United's 2-0 win over Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road.

Manchester United scored two second-half goals to beat Queens Park Rangers in the Premier League at Loftus Road on Saturday.

Marouane Fellaini opened the scoring just before the hour, while James Wilson added a second in stoppage time.

The result has left QPR in the bottom three, while United have moved above Southampton into third.

Here, Sports Mole takes a closer look at how each individual player performed during the clash in London.


Manchester United's Argentinian midfielder Angel Di Maria and Queens Park Rangers' English defender Nedum Onuoha run after the ball during the English Premier League football match between Queens Park Rangers and Manchester United at Loftus Road Stadium i© Getty Images

QPR

Goal

Rob Green: Twice denied Falcao with excellent saves on what was an impressive afternoon for the stopper. Was also calm and collected from high balls into the box. (7/10)

Defence

Mauricio Isla: Had a golden chance to level late on, but could not fire past David de Gea. Proved a threat in the final third, but was caught in possession on a couple of occasions. (6/10)

Nedum Onuoha: Given the nod ahead of Steven Caulker and certainly did not let anyone down. Had the pace to deal with Angel di Maria. Cannot really be faulted. (6/10)

Richard Dunne: Dealt with Falcao in the first period, but was forced off with an injury at the break. (6/10)

Clint Hill: Played well for a large chunk of the match and made some crucial challenges, but simply could not live with Wilson's pace late on. (6/10)

Midfield

Leroy Fer: Looked the most likely for long spells, but could not make the most of his chances. Was surprisingly replaced 20 minutes from time as QPR searched for a leveller. (6/10)

Joey Barton: Was fortunate not to concede a penalty after hauling Wayne Rooney to the ground. Worked hard, but was guilty of conceding possession too easily in forward areas. (6/10)

Karl Henry: Energetic performance from the experienced midfielder, but he never really made his mark in forward areas. Decent, but no more than that. (6/10)

Eduardo Vargas: Led a three-on-one counter in QPR's favour late on, but choose the wrong option. Saw plenty of the ball, but let his teammates down with delivery from wide areas. (5/10)

Attack

Charlie Austin: Had his side's two best chances, but could not beat an inspired De Gea. Really needs more help from his teammates in the goal-scoring department. (6/10)

Bobby Zamora: Found Marcos Rojo a tough opponent at Loftus Road. Never stopped chasing in the final third, but could not make his mark this time around. (6/10)

Substitutes

Steven Caulker: Replaced Dunne at the interval and slotted nicely into the back four. Was solid for the most part, while he was pushed forward in the latter stages. (6/10)

Adel Taarabt: Entered after 70 minutes, but found it difficult to make an impression. (5/10)

Nico Kranjcar: Given the final 10 minutes and showed some nice touches without really making an impact. (5/10)


Marouane Fellaini of Manchester United celebrates with team-mate Luis Antonio Valencia after scoring the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Queens Park Rangers and Manchester United at Loftus Road on January 17, 2015 © Getty Images

MAN UNITED

Goal

David de Gea: Made an excellent save to deny Austin in the first period, before keeping out Isla late on. Such a reliable performer between the sticks for the 20-time English champions. (7/10)

Defence

Marcos Rojo: Had a very strong afternoon on his return to the team from injury. Won the battle against Zamora and was calm and composed in possession of the ball. (7/10)

Jonny Evans: Yet another shaky afternoon for the centre-back, who gave the ball away far too often in the first period. Was replaced by Wilson just before the hour. (5/10)

Phil Jones: Won a couple of important headers in the latter stages, but still did not look entirely convincing. Should be leading from the back at this stage of his career. (6/10)

Midfield

Daley Blind: Started at left wing-back, before finishing the match at left-back. The Dutchman's versatility was vital as United changed formations in the second period. (6/10)

Wayne Rooney: As always, worked hard in the middle of the park, but the England international's passing was extremely wayward. Never offers the same threat in a deeper position. (6/10)

Juan Mata: Set up Falcao with a beautiful pass in the first period, but was forced off at the interval with an injury. (6/10)

Michael Carrick: Classy in possession, but did not play as many forward passes at Loftus Road. Quietly went about his business in the middle of the park. (6/10)

Antonio Valencia: Put in some disappointing crosses in the first period, but set up Fellaini for the equaliser just before the hour. Worked hard, but needs to improve his distribution. (6/10)

Attack

Angel di Maria: Again deployed in a forward area and struggled to influence the match. Looked much more dangerous when United went 4-4-2, which freed the Argentine. (6/10)

Radamel Falcao: Worked ever-so hard on his return to the team. Should have had a hat-trick, but his finishing let him down. Was in the correct place time and time again, though. (6/10)

Substitutes

Marouane Fellaini: Replaced Mata at the break and immediately made his presence known. Opened the scoring with a powerful strike and helped his team defensively late on. (8/10)

James Wilson: United levelled just one minute after the striker was introduced. Gave the QPR defence nightmares late on and got his deserved goal in stoppage time. (8/10)

Ander Herrera: Only given the final 20 seconds or so. (5/10)


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