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FA Cup Final: Player Ratings

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  Standard Sport assesses the individual performances from the 2016 FA Cup Final between Crystal Palace and Manchester United.

• 2/33 Wayne Hennessey: 7

  The Welshman produced a great save to deny Mata in the first half and provided a safe pair of hands throughout.

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• 3/33 Joel Ward: 7

  Came up short positionally on a couple of occasions but produced a series of heroic blocks.

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• 4/33 Scott Dann: 6

  Tested time and again aerially, but coped well. Rashford is a tricky customary but the Palace man did himself proud. Withdrawn due to an ankle injury.

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• 5/33 Damien Delaney: 5

  Struggled to get to grips with Martial's pace and was fortunate to stay on the pitch after a nasty lunge on Rojo.

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• 6/33 Pape Souare: 6

  A mixed bag from the full-back, who was solid on occasion but all at sea during others. Not consistent enough to evoke considerable confidence.

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• 7/33 James McArthur: 6

  A solid presence in the centre of the park. McArthur worked tirelessly to ensure United did not get the upper hand in the midfield battle.

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• 8/33 Yohan Cabaye: 5

  The Frenchman provided plenty of dangerous deliveries but didn't do enough and was withdrawn for Jason Puncheon.

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• 9/33 Mile Jedinak: 6

  The Australian stuck to his spoiling task diligently and helped to curb the effectiveness of Fellaini. Grew into the game in extra time once it became a war of attrition.

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• 10/33 Wilfried Zaha: 6

  The winger started the game, despite fitness concerns, and worked tirelessly. He tracked back willingly and perhaps should have penalty after a challenge from Rooney.

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• 11/33 Connor Wickham: 6

  The striker worked his socks off, defending from the front despite not receiving much support. Starved of service and the referee's whistle denied him an opening goal.

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• 12/33 Yannick Bolasie: 5

  Operated on the fringes of the game for long periods but produced a couple of eye catching moments, including a fierce strike in extra time.

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• 13/33 Julian Speroni: Unused substitute

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• 14/33 Martin Kelly: Unused substitute

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• 15/33 Adrian Mariappa: 6

  Brought on for an injured Scott Dann and managed to get up to speed instantly.

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• 16/33 Bakary Sako: Unused substitute

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• 17/33 Jason Puncheon: 7

  Came up trumps from the bench with a rasping finish from a tight-angle.

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• 18/33 Dwight Gayle: 5

  Made little impact, despite boasting the benefit of fresh legs during extra time.

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• 19/33 Emmanuel Adebayor: Unused substitute

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• 20/33 David de Gea: 6

  The Spaniard was comfortable throughout and commanded his box well but should have done better for Puncheon's goal.

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• 21/33 Antonio Valencia: 6

  A solid but not spectacular performance from the Ecuadorian, whose delivery was more consistent than usual.

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• 22/33 Chris Smalling: 4

  Went into the book for a foul on Wickham and was fortunate Clattenburg did not play advantage. Dismissed in extra time for a cynical foul. Still not the defensive leader United need.

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• 23/33 Daley Blind: 5

  The Dutchman started nervously but grew into the game. However, he struggled against Palace's tricky and pacey midfielders.

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• 24/33 Marcos Rojo: 6

  Bombed forward effectively but his afternoon came to a premature end after being on the wrong end of a challenge from Delaney.

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• 25/33 Michael Carrick: 5

  A quiet afternoon for the midfielder, who passed well, but did anything but set the world alight.

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• 26/33 Marouane Fellaini: 6

  Made himself a constant nuisance and got his rewards with a knock down for Mata's equaliser.

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• 27/33 Juan Mata: 6

  Denied by Hennessey and struggled to have a significant influence until he rifled home a crucial goal during the closing stages.

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• 28/33 Wayne Rooney: 6

  Sprayed the ball around in his new midfield role but was fortunate not to concede a penalty for a clumsy tackle on Zaha.

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• 29/33 Anthony Martial: 6

  Struggled to get into the game but thrived once up to speed. Unlucky to see a superb header cannon back off the woodwork.

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• 30/33 Marcus Rashford: 7

  United's brightest spark. A constant menace. Performing on an occasion as big as this will not have gone unnoticed by Roy Hodgson.

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• 31/33 Ashley Young: 5

  Ineffective up front, despite Van Gaal's thoughts otherwise.

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• 32/33 Jesse Lingard: 7

  The Warrington-born youngster injected some much-needed pace into United's attack and rifled home the winner courtesy of a cracking volley.

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• 33/33 Matteo Darmian: 5

  Brought on for the injured Rojo and coped well in difficult circumstances.

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