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da wazamba: Manchester United have reopened their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League after beating Aston Villa 4-0 at Old Trafford on Sunday.
The Red Devils took the lead from the penalty spot, with Wayne Rooney converting a spot-kick after seven minutes, before Danny Welbeck double the hosts’ advantage before the interval.
Rooney grabbed his second after 73 minutes to end the game as a contest, whilst Nani scored late on to seal the victory.
Sir Alex Ferguson was happy with his team after the game, and knows that they are close to winning their 20th Premier League title.
“I thought that was one of our better performances for a while,” the Scot told Sky Sports after the game.
“There could be twists and turns in the title race yet but I think the name of the game now is for us to enjoy ourselves, play with the expression we did today and hopefully we’ll be alright.
“My experience tells me that there’s always something’s going to bite you on the bum so hopefully we can avoid that.
“The name of the game is not to drop any more points,” he stated.
Ashley Young was fouled by Ciaran Clark for United’s opener, and Ferguson believes the referee was right to award a penalty.
“I think he played for the penalty. If the player decides to put his foot in and doesn’t stay on his own feet and read the situation then he’s fallen into that you know.
“He’s definitely taken him but I think it was a dramatic fall and I think that he maybe over did the fall but it was a penalty, there was no doubt about that.
“And I don’t think he can have any compliant because he has actually taken him,” he concluded.
United host Everton at Old Trafford next Sunday.
By Gareth McKnight