Evans made significant strides forward in his bid to command a regular starting berth at the heart of the United defence...
Story of the season: Jonny was thrown straight into action at the beginning featuring in all but one of United’s matches in August. His ability to adapt his game to complement the attributes of his fellow defenders was there for all to see in the opening month of the campaign as he found himself paired with four different team-mates – Ferdinand, O’Shea, Brown and Vidic - in the centre of defence. By mid-November Jonny had played more games than any of the team’s recognised centre-halves, but unfortunately he joined the long list of defensive casualties when he picked up a calf injury whilst on international duty. He returned at the beginning of 2010, starting United’s opening seven league games of the year. Ferdinand and Vidic were back in tandem for the majority of March and April, but Evans ably stepped in at Bolton and City to help the team earn two vital victories and a couple of clean-sheets.
Finest moment: The dramatic derby victory at Eastlands in April will forever be remembered for Paul Scholes’ late, late winner, but Evans’ flawless display alongside the colossal Nemanja Vidic was arguably his best of the season. He even had the audacity to execute one incredibly cool drag-back inside his own box to evade the menacing Carlos Tevez.
What’s in store? More of the same we hope. Ferdinand and Vidic remain Sir Alex’s first choice defensive duo, but the boss has great faith in Jonny and Wes Brown as an alternative pairing. “There aren't many better partnerships in the Premier League than Brown and Evans,” he declared last season. Evans will also be aiming to finally break his United duck.
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