Howard: Didn't have much to do. Wasn't called upon for any magnificent saves.
Baines: Didn't have his best game crossing. Defended well, and got forward enough - but we've seen better from him.
Coleman: Did very well down his flank. I would have like to have seen him take on his man a bit more, but he worked his side well, and good follow-up to get the goal.
Jags & Distin: Great pair who worked well together - Distin saved Jags ass more often than not. Here's to Distin's continued speed and strength throughout the season.
Pienaar & Mirallas: Wasn't the best of games from the two, but they did well enough. A few wayward passes from Pienaar - and Mirallas had a couple of bites that on another day would have got him a goal.
Osman: Worst player on the pitch for us. He's not suited to the defensive midfield role. Gave away too many passes today and was bossed around more often than not.
Fellaini: Covered Osman for the game which is why he seemed to have a quiet one. I think he worked hard enough - got slightly frustrated near the end, but had an overall good team performance.
Barkley: Had a cracker MOM performance. Great goal, but he has good presence up front. One to watch for in the future for sure!
Jelavic: Is it just me? I thought Jelly didn't do too badly up front. Unlucky not to score, but he got into positions, drew the defenders, brought others into play. Good team effort.
Naismith: Ran hard up and down the field, but didn't influence as much. Just a straight swap for Mirallas when he came on and did much of the same, 'cept he hads a bit more defending ability.
Kone: Not much of a difference I felt from when he took over from Jelavic.
Anichebe: Didn't get a touch I don't think... and still he managed to complain.