Ratings: United v West Brom

Ratings: United v West Brom

ManUtd.com's James Tuck assesses the individual performances of United's players in the 4-0 win over West Brom on Saturday evening…

Edwin van der Sar – A virtual spectator but did what was required of him and made good stops from Chris Brunt and substitute Ishmael Miller.

Rafael – A first Premier League start for the Brazilian, who put in another assured performance and got forward at every opportunity until he was replaced by Gary Neville in the second half.

Rio Ferdinand – Typically commanding, the centre-back was rarely troubled by West Brom's attack. He just doesn't seem to have bad games anymore.

Nemanja Vidic – Narrowly missed the target with a header early on and was generally comfortable at the back, enjoying his tussles with lone frontman Roman Bednar.

Patrice Evra – A lively half-an-hour from the left-back, who showed his usual willingness to attack until being forced off through injury.

Cristiano Ronaldo – Getting better with each game. Caused problems by roaming across the forward line. Had two free-kicks blocked and set up Wayne Rooney's disallowed goal, before netting United's second with a decent finish.

Darren Fletcher – Mopped up every loose ball and barely misplaced a pass. The Scot is in excellent form and could have capped another sound display with a goal, but fired over.

Ryan Giggs – Enjoying a new lease of life in the centre of midfield, the veteran threaded several good through-balls to the Reds' forward line.

Ji-sung Park – Showed all his usual willingness and energy early on but looked a touch jaded later after playing for South Korea in midweek. Replaced by Nani.

Dimitar Berbatov – The Bulgarian looks more and more at home with each passing week. An elegant display full of lovely touches, but also not afraid to get stuck in. Played in Rooney for the opener and stabbed home his first goal at OT to put the Reds 3-0 up.

Wayne Rooney – At his menacing best. Another exciting display which will have United fans purring. Thwarted by Scott Carson on several occasions and had a goal harshly disallowed, but scored one and set up two more in the second half.

Substitutes

John O'Shea (replaced Patrice Evra, 36 mins) – Did everything that was asked of him in defence and supported the attack down the left when he could.

Nani (replaced Ji-sung Park, 70 mins) – Terrorised a tiring Baggies defence in the final 20 minutes and rounded off the scoring from close range in stoppage-time.

Gary Neville (replaced Rafael, 65 mins) – The club captain enjoyed a solid half-hour and his trademark overlapping runs twice nearly led to further United goals.