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Manchester United player ratings: Angel Di Maria, Radamel Falcao? Who was United's best player in goalless draw at Cambridge?

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Friday 23 January 2015 23:17 GMT

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Manchester United struggled to a goalless draw against Cambridge United on Friday night, the lowest-ranked team left in the FA Cup.

The League Two side have earned a replay at Old Trafford that is expected to net them around £1.7million in valuable funds.

For Louis van Gaal's men they dominated possession, with 80 per cent, but only created a few clear-cut chances. Even when they did that, United found U's goalkeeper Chris Dunn in fine form.

With many of their biggest names rested, who was United's best player? Radamel Falcao and Angel Maria both started, but did they perform?

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David De Gea

Retained place ahead of Valdes and was targeted in early exchanges. Let off when Coulson stopped own sides’ shot before heading over from close range. 7/10

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Phil Jones

On corner duty again. Shot wide from outside area and alarmingly careless in possession at times. Strong in the tackle and made one key clearing header. 5

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Daley Blind

Another match, another position for the versatile Dutchman. Eager to overlap with Januzaj and tested Dunn. Found Donaldson a handful. 6

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Marcos Rojo

Argentina was troubled by physical approach play of League Two side but found his feet and put in a few meaty challenges of his own. 7

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Antonio Valencia

Stationed at the back and enjoyed battle with Elliot. Struggled to beat first man with his crosses and control let him down. 5

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Michael Carrick

His return has led to an upturn in United’s fortunes and the England man’s passing was always a danger. Fine ball through to Falcao came to nothing. 6

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Marouane Fellaini

Consistent in his inconsistency. Too easily beaten in the air at times and did not utilise his frame to best of his ability. Taken off for Herrera for final quarter. 5

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Angel Di Maria

Poor start and sent free-kick swerving past Dunn’s left post. Denied in injury-time by home keeper again through a crowded penalty area. 6

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Adnan Januzaj

Cute and canny in possession and linked up well with Di Maria at times, bgut to little overall impact. Weak effort failed to trouble Dunn in first half. 7

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Radamel Falcao

Another chance wasted by the Colombian misfit. Collided with Blind on one chance, had another superbly stopped by the keeper before seeing him tip over. 6

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James Wilson

Always willing and put more effort him than some of his more glamorous colleagues. Booked after leaving leg in on Elliot. 6

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Robin van Persie

Replaced Wilson after the hour. Blazed wildly over the bar from a matter of yards. 5

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Ander Herrera

Took place of Fellaini to add more impetus but unable to make breakthrough he did in previous round at Yeovil. 6

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