Manchester United vs Norwich City

1. 90'

   A straightforward United win looked on the cards right from the outset with the home team enjoying the possession and playing in Norwich's half for large spells. But by failing to wrap the game up when they had many chances United left the door open for Norwich and they nearly clawed their way back. Every reason for optimism for Norwich if they can ride out trouble like that and still play some football against one of the big boys. As for United, question marks still hang over a suspect defence

2. 90'

   It's all over and, despite a spirited last quarter of the game from the Premiership new boys, it is United who take the points 2-1

3. 90'

   Scholes comes close to seling the points after wriggling into a shooting position on the right hand side of the Norwich box. Only some desperate lunges divert to shot behind for a corner

4. 89'

   United getting hold of the game once more by feeding Ronaldo at every opportunity; the Norwich players reduced to fouling him at every turn

5. 88'

   The Norwich defence was expecting a cross but Ronaldo elects to go for goal instead. Curling low drive stings the palms of Green who adds another to a list of fine saves from this afternoon

6. 87'

   Ronaldo looks fresh and lively, winning another free kick out wide on the left this time

7. 86'

   Keane's cross falls straight into the hands of Green as a lack of communication means no one attacks the near post

8. 85'

   Huge roar greets the Portuguese winger and he is in the action already: a tricky run earning his side a free kick out by the corner flag

9. 84'

   Proof that Sir Alex Ferguson is taking this belated threat seriously. Ronaldo was on the bench 'only for emergencies'. That situation has arisen and he comes on for Liam Miller

10. 83'

    If United do drop points here they will only have themselves to blame

11. 82'

    What a turn around. United were in cruise control but some spirited fighting from Norwich has dug them back into this game and the way things are going you wouldn't rule out an equaliser

12. 81'

    Another half chance for Norwich through McKenzie as he latches on to a long ball but dinks a difficult shot over. McVeigh had previously forced Howard into a diving save. The Canaries smell bood now!

13. 80'

    Norwich oh so nearly level! Francis gets in behind Keane in the box and out muscles him to get one on one with Howard. The path of the ball had taken him a little wide but his shot to the near post would have beaten the United keeper but it went just wide in the end

14. 79'

    Another chance for United goes begging as a decent corner flashes across the face of goal and is fractionally to far in front of Smith for the striker to connect

15. 78'

    Wonderful save from Green as a header from all of six yards forces him to leap athletically and turn the ball over the bar one handed from almost under his own bar.

16. 77'

    Exciting last 15 minutes ahead now with Norwich really believing they can get something. Three strikers on the pitch in yellow; there are more goals in this match

17. 76'

    Substitution from Norwich: Off goes Bentley and another striker, Leon McKenzie, comes on to chase the game

18. 75'

    After Francis had got the ball forward Doherty first had a shot that was blocked but the rebound spilled out wide to McVeigh. Head down and cuts inside to fire in the shot that has given the visitors a lifeline and some belief. 2-1 United

19. 74'

    Could we have a game on our hands. Tireless work from Francis in the middle ultimately sets up a chance for McVeigh to beat Howard at his near post

20. 73'

    Smith tries something a bit special by way of an overhead kick from inside the box. Makes a decent contact but sends it wide

21. 72'

    Double substitution for United sees Richardson and Phil Neville replace Bellion and Gary Neville

22. 70'

    O'Shea tries his luck from distance but, judging by the result, he really shouldn't have

23. 69'

    More barnstorming tackling from Keane lifts the crowd and the team before Giggs' attempted cross is thwarted by a wall of yellow

24. 68'

    Positive, bright stuff from first Bentley and then McVeigh set up a shooting chance for Francis but, under pressure from Djemba-Djemba, a weak effort goes wide

25. 67'

    Substitution for Norwich sees a debut for Gary Doherty. Bought as a centre back he will play for half an hour up front in place of Svensson

Leaders

MANNOR

Total Shots

John O'Shea

5

Paul Mcveigh

2

Saves

-

Robert Green

4