Everton 0 Manchester United 3: Ander Herrera proves why he should be in the starting XI

ANALYSIS: Tribute to Howard Kendall, the view from the bench and Phil Jagielka's sloppy performance 

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Saturday 17 October 2015 13:31 EDT
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Ander Herrera celebrates scoring against Everton
Ander Herrera celebrates scoring against Everton (GETTY IMAGES)

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Manchester United got back to winning ways with an impressive victory at Everton. Here, we take a close look at the game...

STAR PLAYER

Ander Herrera: Entrusted with the number 10 shirt and did not disappoint. The Spaniard scored his third goal of the season and played a part in the other two. Looked confident on the ball and his vision helped carve open the Everton defence.

MOMENT OF THE MATCH

Minute's applause for Howard Kendall: There is not usually much affection between Manchester United fans and their Merseyside counterparts, but the minute's applause for Everton's former boss was observed impeccably by the home and away fans.

VIEW FROM THE BENCH

Louis van Gaal showed his faith in Wayne Rooney by playing his captain up front and he did not disappoint. Van Gaal's decision to play Anthony Martial on the left against Seamus Coleman on his return from injury also caused Everton problems. Roberto Martinez made a mistake by starting Steven Naismith alongside Romelu Lukaku. The hosts looked far more potent up front when Arouna Kone came on at the break.

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney (Getty Images)

MOAN OF THE MATCH

Phil Jagielka's performance. The 33-year-old, captained England on Monday, but looked remarkably average against Rooney. His sloppy pass allowed United to record their third.

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Arsenal v Everton (Barclays Premier League, Saturday October 24)

CSKA Moscow v Manchester United (Champions League, Wednesday October 21)

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