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Published 17:38 17 Oct 2015 BST
Updated 18:31 17 Oct 2015 BST
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Perhaps the biggest talking point amongst Manchester United supporters was the involvement of Ander Herrera.
Louis van Gaal's reluctance to play the Spaniard has baffled the United faithful on many occasions, but his performance at Goodison - in place of Memphis Depay - should surely underline his value to his manager.
There were plenty that admired Herrera's display...
https://twitter.com/fulltimedevils/status/655407868632539137
https://twitter.com/habiba309/status/655414241206366209
https://twitter.com/jonny_isaacs/status/655414492042559488
https://twitter.com/alexshawespn/status/655403648130883584
... and others that admired his looks...
https://twitter.com/jardineadam/status/655414518319882240
The absence of Memphis didn't seem to concern many observers either.
https://twitter.com/nadim_utd/status/655414946105307136
With some pointing out that Anthony Martial posed more of a threat on the wing than the Dutchman.
https://twitter.com/chukaobi/status/655417207850180608
And speaking of Wayne Rooney, his performance at Goodison didn't convince everyone that he was worthy of a place in the team, despite passing Andy Cole's league goal tally for the club....
https://twitter.com/ordinaryk/status/655418408406765568
But nevertheless, Rooney has his first away goal since November 2014 and his first at Goodison since 2007.
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