Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson explained withdrawing Jonny Evans for the clash with Sunderland.
Ferguson renewed the partnership of Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand for the 1-0 win.< p> The Scot said: "When I saw they had (Connor) Wickham and (Nicklas) Bendtner, two big powerful lads up front, I felt we needed experience. Jonny Evans has been fantastic and, looking long term, Jonny Evans will be there, but it was Ferdinand and Vidic's day."