Manchester United move 12 points clear at the top of the league after a 2-0 win over Everton.
Contrary to belief Sir Alex Ferguson started a very competitive line-up just three days before his team takes on Real Madrid in the Champions League. Both Wayne Rooney and Robin Van Persie played the entire 90 minutes.
Maroune Fellaini who picked up a training injury a few days ago was expected to miss this game but was deemed fit to start after a pre-game medical analysis.
It was after the loss in this corresponding fixture in the previous season that Manchester united lost their footing in the season and ended up losing the season to City.
Van Persie muffed the first chance of the game in the ninth minute as he whipped the ball into the post after classily beating Tim Howard. Highly unusual of the Red Devils front-man.
Four minutes later it was veteran Ryan Giggs who slotted the ball home after it bounced off the post and wriggled its way into the goal. This old man, has scored in every premier league that he has participated in.
Van Persie doubled the lead after finding himself in similar situation to the his miss earlier in the game, but scrappily fished this shot after being put through by Rafael.
United entered the break the happier of the two sides with a two goal lead.
The second half was a typical Manchester United display with the Red Devi enjoying major possession of the ball and more shots at goal. Everton were outclassed by the league leaders who now move 12 points clear at the top. Is the title race over?
Victor Anichebe was subbed in the second half as h limped off after a knock to the back of the leg. Scans will determine for how long he may have to sit out. Nikica Jelavic came on in his place and the Croatian had one effort at goal which was stopped by an outstretched David De Gea.
With this loss Everton stay in sixth spot and face a trip to Carrow road in their next EPL game.