Of course, our no.8, who also won the Premier League’s equivalent award for the game, was not the only man worthy of recognition in a battling team display.
Alongside him in midfield, Kobbie Mainoo – back in the side after missing Monday night’s clash with Leeds – played a pivotal role in the engine room.
Head coach Michael Carrick said it was Mainoo’s best display during his time as boss, and fans’ voting provided a similar sentiment, with 20 per cent of those taking part in our poll opting for Mainoo as their standout man.
Mainoo completed 26 passes in the opposition half and won three of six duels as United earned a first win away to Chelsea in six years.