Manchester United vs Chelsea
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Who won: Man United 3-0
Manchester United beat Chelsea 3-0 on Sunday, January 11, 2009 at Old Trafford. Goals for Man United: Nemanja Vidić (45'+2'), Wayne Rooney (63') and Dimitar Berbatov (87').
Play by play
- 94'
Well, what a win for Manchester United! It was close for a while but the goal on half time proved the starting point for a battering. Three good goals, three points and they are now just five behind Liverpool with two games in hand. Oo-er. Thanks for your company. Until next time.
- 93'
Drogba is penalised for a push on Evans, and he put his point blank header wide afterwards anyway.
- 92'
Well, wouldn't you know it, Nicolas Anelka is still on the pitch. He nearly touched the ball then too.
- 91'
Three added minutes as Ballack nods over from a corner.
- 90'
Berbatov turns Terry and can roll a simple ball into the path of Rooney to make it 4-0 but is far too casual about it and Carvalho steps in.
- 89'
How will Scolari react to this one I wonder? Big test of character approaching for his Chelsea side, especially with a visit to Liverpool on the horizon too.
- 88'
Well, well, well. This is a new one for Chelsea - they're getting spanked. What a day for the Champions. And don't forget, they have two more games after this before Liverpool play again. If United win them both, they'll be top.
- 87'
Ronaldo whacks in the free kick, Berbatov darts to the near post and volleys it home from six yards. What a comprehensive win.
- 87'
GOAL! Berbatov has one!
- 86'
A cynical tackle from behind from Belletti as Ronaldo skins him. A definite yellow card.
- 85'
Franco Di Santo is coming on for Joe Cole.
- 84'
Another error from Chelsea as Carvalho misses Ashley Cole's wayward pass, and Ronaldo's shot flashes inches wide of the upright.
- 83'
Ronaldo is flagged offside as Berbatov puts him through. He finishes it off but the goal is disallowed.
- 82'
JT gives away another free-kick which Ronaldo blasts against the wall. It loops towards the bar and Cech helps it over for a corner.
- 81'
JT is having a torrid afternoon. It was he who lost Vidic for the goal and he's been giving the ball away all game - now he's been booked for a foot-up challenge on Park.
- 80'
Giggs gets a huge cheer as he leaves the field - Michael Carrick on in his place.
- 79'
What a well timed tackle from O'Shea as Belletti edged into the area.
- 78'
Berbatov's flick finds Rooney offside. Good job for Carvalho, who was all over the striker as he raced clear.
- 77'
Drogba robbed of possession again - he looks very out of sorts. Still dreaming of that move to Inter I reckon...
- 76'
John O'Shea wants a piece of the action, chopping into Mikel, then Ballack. Fairly, of course.
- 75'
"Are you watching Merseyside?" sing United's fans. Well, are you?
- 74'
Joe Cole hits a shot but right at Vidic.
- 73'
Drogba has completely missed his kick as the ball falls into his path from a free kick. Cue much derision from United's fans.
- 72'
Slight opening for Drogba but he looks sluggish in a chase with Vidic and the defender gets to the ball first.
- 71'
Another United counter attack sees Rooney swing in a ball in search of Park but Cech back-peddles to claim.
Leaders
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