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Standard Sport assesses the individual performances from Manchester United's clash with Sunderland at Old Trafford.
Manchester United claimed a narrow victory over Sunderland as Wes Brown received his marching orders following a case of mistaken identity not seen since Kieran Gibbs was infamously sent off against Chelsea.
Referee Roger East sent off Brown for the foul on Falcao - even though it was John O'Shea who brought the striker down.
The Colombian did brilliantly well to turn in on goal after controlling a pass behind him, but as he shaped to shoot from point blank range, he was bundled to ground by O'Shea with Brown in close attendance.
O'Shea pleaded with the official in defence of his teammate, but Brown was issued his marching orders nonetheless, and Rooney stepped up to fire how from 12 yards.
And Louis van Gaal's United extended their lead further 18 minutes later.
With United dominating possession having taking full advantage of the extra man, the ball eventually worked its way to substitute Adnan Januzaj on the right. The Belgian stepped in from the right and struck a shot that Costel Pantilimon could only parry into the path of Rooney, who stooped low to the head into gaping net.
But who stood out at Old Trafford? Scroll through our gallery below to find out.
Player Ratings: Manchester United v Sunderland
