Bayer Leverkusen 0-5 Man United: Champions League Player Ratings

Phil Jones: Another reasonable audition in the holding role, but would prefer to be at centre back. Tried his luck with an acrobatic effort that was saved late on. Effective protection for the back four. 6.5/10. Ryan Giggs: Quality of passing still not diminished for the soon to be 40-year-old. Involved in build-up to the opener and put in corner for the third goal. Found Nani for goal number five. This is why he is still playing at this grand old age. 8/10. Nani: Curled shot over the topin first half and dragged effort wide after the break when Spahic made a mistake. Iced this big victory with a fifth goal late on. Good chest and rounded the keeper. 6/10. Shinji Kagawa: Started move that led to opener pinching possession of Reinartz. Nice to see him given a game in his preferred position. Helped make goal number four too. Should play in the hole, pushing Rooney up top if van Persie is out. 7.5/10. Wayne Rooney: Three assists (goals one, two and four) makes England talisman our man of the match. Assist for goal. Curled free kick in that made second goal. Almost scored himself when he beat a man, but curled just wide. Subbed. 8.5/10. Subs: Alex Buttner: Given 20 minutes, on for Evra. Rating N/A. Anderson: Came on for 10 minites for Rooney and still managed to miss the target from inside the area. Rating N/A. Ashley Young: 10 mins for Valencia. Rating N/A. Who was your man of the match? Have your say below

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