Waching daily Nov 28 2018

Chris Smalling was solid and commanding at the heart of United's defence Manchester United left it mightily fine but Marouane Fellaini ensured their fans would not have to witness another successive stalemate at Old Trafford

The Belgium international used his size and strength to control a flick on, swivel and finish into the bottom corner in the last moments of the match as United claimed all three points to book their spot in the next round of the Champions League

The result is the main thing, but there were some poor performances yet again from some of United's key players this evening

Here, Sportsmail's MIKE KEEGAN gives his assessments of both sets of players from Old Trafford

Scrambled across his goalline to tip deflection on to the post and prevent the unthinkable

Captain on first start since injury at the beginning of last month. Has been missed

The only centre half Mourinho has been able to rely on. Was calm and commanding

First start since missing penalty which saw United knocked out of EFL Cup by Derby

Nervy at times. Admitted you need a 'thick skin' to play under Mourinho and may have needed it at half-time

Underwhelming since summer move but certainly not the worst of the bunch here. Has struggled for form this season

Not a standout night for the ex-Chelsea man. Anonymous first-half but all will be forgotten as he once again came to the rescue late on

Yet to score on his rare United outings this year. Wasteful early on and eventually hooked

Shake of the head from Jose when he chipped glorious early chance over. Lacking confidence

One of few shining lights in a miserable start to United's season but looked laboured here

Pre-match quotes set his side off on the wrong foot but his big Belgian saved the day