United V Bolton Player Ratings

Anders Lindegaard: The Dane was a virtual spectator, limited to routine jobs like collecting Bolton's first corner.

Rafael: Showed a willingness to go forward, and linked up well with Valencia down the right. Made a brave block to deny Martin Petrov, and also made an important goal-line clearance with the score still at 1-0.

Rio Ferdinand: Solid performance from the long-serving defender. One fine run which included a nutmeg on an opponent had the crowd chanting his name.

Jonny Evans: Looked confident on the ball and was prepared to drive forward when the opportunity allowed. Along with Ferdinand, he kept the Bolton attack largely quiet.

Patrice Evra: The captain's positioning was usually spot on at the back; was relatively quiet going forward but went close with a header from a corner.

Antonio Valencia: A superb attacking and crossing display from the Ecuadorian. He constantly found space wide on the right, and supplied a clever throughball for Welbeck to win the penalty.

Michael Carrick: An assured performance featured some excellent passing - for example, a perfectly-weighted ball to set up Welbeck for an early chance. Capped a fine display with an accurate sidefoot finish for United's third goal.

Paul Scholes: Talk about a dream return to OT! The midfielder's name generated the loudest cheer prior to kick-off, and he rewarded the fans by opening the scoring from close range on the stroke of half-time.

Nani: Saw a dangerous cross palmed away by Bogdan, and worried the Bolton back line with his direct running. Was involved in the first goal and looked bright.

Wayne Rooney: After seeing his penalty well saved, he worked hard to make amends, and his persistance to force a way through the Bolton back line led to Welbeck's goal. Could have had a goal himself when he prodded Valencia's cross wide on the stretch.

Danny Welbeck: Tested Bolton keeper Bogdan, and made an intelligent run to win the spot kick. Showed plenty of energy and hard work, and tracked back well to make tackles. His goal was precisely finished and well deserved.

Subs

Ji-sung Park (for Scholes, 69): Looked lively after coming on and was a willing runner. Took up some good attacking positions in the box.

Ryan Giggs (for Nani, 69): Showed some neat touches, with one inch-perfect crossfield ball to Valencia. Claimed an assist when he set up Carrick's goal.

Javier Hernandez (for Welbeck, 78): Came on after Welbeck was injured while scoring, and almost netted himself when he met yet another Valencia cross.