How the Youngs are doing

United's new faces

DAVID DE GEA

STRENGTHS: Close-range shot-stopping.

WEAKNESSES: Flapped at free-kicks, panicked with defenders in front of him. Beaten far too easily and his biggest problem might be his mental strength. Could not forget mistake and his body language after was terrible.

VERDICT: Needs to learn to cope with the pressure of being at United - quickly.

ASHLEY YOUNG

STRENGTHS: Linked well with Wayne Rooney. Inswinging free-kicks were dangerous.

WEAKNESSES: Goes inside on right foot too often and his delivery was not up to his normal standard. Does not attack crosses at back post either - could have scored from two whipped deliveries had he gambled.

VERDICT: Still a lot to prove in a United shirt.

TOM CLEVERLEY

STRENGTHS: His movement and work-rate are brilliant. Gambles off the shoulder of Wayne Rooney and looks the perfect foil for Anderson.

WEAKNESSES: Slight build, shrugged off the ball easily at times by Paul Scharner and Youssouf Mulumbu.

VERDICT: Looks a star of the future. His understanding with Rooney is a real bonus for United - and England.

PHIL JONES

STRENGTHS: Big, strong and has a cool head. Dealt well with late bombardment alongside his young defence.

WEAKNESSES: Was a little careless in possession and allowed Gabriel Tamas to run off him at late free-kick.

VERDICT: Another real star in the making for Fergie. He lost Nemanja Vidic and then Rio Ferdinand but his young defenders stood up.