Man United vs Everton Highlights: EPL Highlights

Posted on January 31, 2009
Filed Under English Premier League, Manchester United

Manchester United moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League after Cristiano Ronaldo’s first-half penalty enoughto guide them to a 1-0 victory over Everton at Old Trafford.

The Portugal winger fired home in the 44th minute after the excellent Michael Carrick had been fouled by Mikel Arteta.

With nearest rivals Liverpool and Chelsea playing each other at Anfield on Sunday United sent out a clear message that their grip on the title is as strong as ever.

Ferguson’s side have amassed 32 points from a possible 36, which is much better than the chasing pack and most definitely championship form.

The hosts dominated the match and racked up a 12th successive clean sheet, allowing goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar to break the English league football record for most minutes without conceding a goal.

His tally now stands at 1,122 minutes having not conceded since Samir Nasri scored in the 2-1 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on November 8.

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