A 1-0 victory over manager-less Reading courtesy of Wayne Rooney’s deflected strike was good enough to place the Red Devils 15 points clear at the top with just nine games to go.
A 15 point lead at this time of the season for the league leaders, and with less than ten games to go, almost certainly ensures yet another Premier League trophy for the red side of Manchester.
United were efficient enough not to concede a goal at home against Reading. They have already conceded 31 goals this season, but the 69 goals that they have scored along with it give them an enviable goal difference of 38, 13 above rivals and second place Manchester city.
The earlier sacking of manger Brian McDermott did Reading no favours as it stares at relegation. Reading’s scenario is the opposite of United’s, with the club in 19th place after last night’s defeat and 7 points behind 17th place Aston Villa. Under Eamonn Dolan, Reading did prevent getting bulldozed by United, however at the end of the day it is the points that count most and it is the points column in the league table that determines their fate.
Rio Ferdinand reminded everyone of his quality, adding lustre to his performance with an assist to United’s only goal. Both Danny Welbeck and Ashley Young got decent opportunities, with Robin van Persie’s lack of form continuing in United colours. Ryan Giggs demonstrated an awe-inspiring burst of speed at one instance that released Young behind the Reading defence, a chance that the latter failed to convert.
Reading fans can complain of a vital decision of referee Mark Clattenburg going against them, when just after the break, Serbian Nemanja Vidic nudged Arian Mariappa inside the box. However, it was always going to be a tough night for the visitors and a loss was always the most obvious of possibilities. Other than this over-looked error, Vidic gave another solid performance that complimented his reputation.
Going down the years, Manchester Untied greeted Sir Alex Ferguson with an 11th place finish in the league table at the end of his first season. Although the next season saw the Red Devils elevate to 2nd place, the 1989-90 season saw United back down at 11th place. At that time, there might not have been too many people who predicted that this manager would be leading the club to its 20th League title some 23 years later.
The 71 year-old has played a phenomenal part in Manchester United’s ascent in international football, and the club is now one of the wealthiest clubs in the world, being valued at $3 billion in January 2013.
Being so close to its 20th league title, the only advice manger Sir Alex Ferguson has for his team is to avoid complacency and keep the momentum going till the last day of the season. His wealth of experience suggests that he knows very well what he’s talking about, and if United is to complete the job, it will need to focus till the final whistle of the season.
United were efficient enough not to concede a goal at home against Reading. They have already conceded 31 goals this season, but the 69 goals that they have scored along with it give them an enviable goal difference of 38, 13 above rivals and second place Manchester city.
The earlier sacking of manger Brian McDermott did Reading no favours as it stares at relegation. Reading’s scenario is the opposite of United’s, with the club in 19th place after last night’s defeat and 7 points behind 17th place Aston Villa. Under Eamonn Dolan, Reading did prevent getting bulldozed by United, however at the end of the day it is the points that count most and it is the points column in the league table that determines their fate.
Rio Ferdinand reminded everyone of his quality, adding lustre to his performance with an assist to United’s only goal. Both Danny Welbeck and Ashley Young got decent opportunities, with Robin van Persie’s lack of form continuing in United colours. Ryan Giggs demonstrated an awe-inspiring burst of speed at one instance that released Young behind the Reading defence, a chance that the latter failed to convert.
Reading fans can complain of a vital decision of referee Mark Clattenburg going against them, when just after the break, Serbian Nemanja Vidic nudged Arian Mariappa inside the box. However, it was always going to be a tough night for the visitors and a loss was always the most obvious of possibilities. Other than this over-looked error, Vidic gave another solid performance that complimented his reputation.
Going down the years, Manchester Untied greeted Sir Alex Ferguson with an 11th place finish in the league table at the end of his first season. Although the next season saw the Red Devils elevate to 2nd place, the 1989-90 season saw United back down at 11th place. At that time, there might not have been too many people who predicted that this manager would be leading the club to its 20th League title some 23 years later.
The 71 year-old has played a phenomenal part in Manchester United’s ascent in international football, and the club is now one of the wealthiest clubs in the world, being valued at $3 billion in January 2013.
Being so close to its 20th league title, the only advice manger Sir Alex Ferguson has for his team is to avoid complacency and keep the momentum going till the last day of the season. His wealth of experience suggests that he knows very well what he’s talking about, and if United is to complete the job, it will need to focus till the final whistle of the season.
