How Manchester United rated as they eased past Saint Etienne in the Europa League

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Marouane Fellaini – Returned to Mourinho’s starting line-up on Wednesday and helped ensure that the hosts didn’t find a way back into the tie. Was unspectacular but did what he needed to do, protecting his back-line efficiently and working well with Pogba to set up quick counter-attacks. 7.

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Michael Carrick – In his 83^rd European match for Manchester United, he showed all of his prior experience of away fixtures to nullify the threat of Saint Etienne. Had to be replaced after picking up a knock, but controlled the United midfield supremely during his time on the pitch. 7.

Paul Pogba – Deployed in an attacking midfield role as Mourinho shifted his squad and looked unplayable at times. Used his pace and power to regularly get the beating of the opposition midfield, and was inches away from getting a deserved goal. Linked with Ibrahimovic superbly. 9.

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Juan Mata – Played a delightful ball in-behind the Saint Etienne back-line for Mkhitaryan to flick home, all-but sealing the tie for United. Often found vast amounts of space on the left-hand side, and caused problems throughout with dangerous deliveries in to the box. 8.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan – His deft touch inside the opening fifteen minutes gave United a tie-clinching away goal, with the Armenian now involved in 11 goals in his last 16 matches (six goals and five assists). Only lasted another ten minutes before being withdrawn for Rashford through injury. 7.