Blackburn Rovers 0 vs Manchester United 0
A lackluster performance by Manchester United leaves the champions with a mountain to climb in their attempt to retain the title after a dogged Blackburn Rovers refused to crack in their 0-0 draw at Ewood Park. The result cost United two valuable points which leaves Chelsea sitting on top of the table and gives Arsenal the chance to grab second position.
It has been over seven years since David May last set foot on the hallowed turf of Old Trafford but his face will remain enshrined within hearts of Manchester United fans forever for his part in the success of the club during the 90’s. Even those who hold United in contempt will remember the image of May perilously perched on a chair peering over the shoulders of Nicky Butt as he celebrated their Champions League victory and the sealing of an historic treble in 1999.
Manchester United bounced back from last week Liverpool defeat after recording a two goals win to down Blackburn Rovers at Old Trafford. Man United attacking duo Dimitar Berbatov and Wayne Rooney scored in the second half to give the reds a deserved victory.
Man United had the most of the first half chances. Berbatov could have a hat-trick of luck didn’t stand in front of him. He also scored a goal after fast passes between Nani and Rooney but the goal was ruled out for offside. Read the full story
