Brilliant performance today, probably the most important result so far this season.
My ratings:
Hart - 6, didn't have much to do, and when he did he did his job.
Richards - 7, looks a lot better at right back.
Dunne - 6, was having a steady game until his moment of madness.
Onuoha - 9, played a blinder today, dealed with the troublesome Heskey very well.
Bridge - 7, first time all season i've felt comfortable at left back, dived in a bit at the end but otherwise defended well against Valencia.
Kompany - 8, was having an average game until he moved to centre half where he was class.
Zabaleta - 9, like a fish out of water in the first 20 mins, but after that he sorted himself out and put in one of the performances of the season, put his life on the line today, great goal and deserves MOM.
Elano - 8, great game today, always wanted the ball and even got stuck in a fought for it today, he's been given a second chance by Hughes and looks to be taking it.
SWP - 6, wasn't at it today, but I think he's very unfit tbh.
Robinho - 7, like SWP wasn't his usual self but towards the end he held the ball up brilliantly.
Sturridge - 6, nice touches and passes here and there but I think he's needs another striker up there with him to see his best.
Garrido - 6, shits me up still but I won't be too harsh on the lad.