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Hart - In big games, at big moments, you need your big players to step up and Hart did just that with a trio of magnificent stops in a captain’s performance. His tip onto the post from a second-half header was the pick of his saves and he exuded an authoritative air at the back as [...]

Hart - One superb flying stop to deny Lukaku in the closing stages was a save that brought us two points. After having had nothing to do until that moment, it was testament to Hart’s concentration and reactions that he was able to spring into life - 7 Zabaleta - Another good display after his impressive performance away to [...]

Hart - One goalmouth scramble in the first half was about as lively as it got for him. His punching was fine on the whole, but his distribution was typically wayward - 6 Zabaleta - Enjoyed a decent battle with Mane and thanks to his dogged defending and willing forward runs, he was the victor in that contest. Covered [...]

Hart - Another strong showing from Hart as his good form this season continues. Out well to deny Montero in the second half and then hurtled off his line to narrow the angle for Gomis in the closing stages - 7 Zabaleta - Solid for the most part. He has not been at his best during this campaign, but [...]

Hart - Made a couple of important stops to prevent defeat, most notably in the first half from Austin, and in difficult conditions his handling was sharp - 8 Sagna - Competed well and looked to spring forward at every opportunity, showing signs of a better understanding with Navas than has previously been the case - 6 Demichelis – [...]