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United regain top spot

January 17, 2009

Manchester United climbed to the top of the Premier League table yesterday although they left it late to overcome local rivals Bolton Wanderers.

Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov was the hero after he headed home from close range following a cross from Carlos Tevez. The breakthrough came in the final minute of the match when it looked as though the Champions would be held to a goalless draw at the Reebok Stadium.

For most of the game United were thwarted by Bolton keeper Jussi  Jaaskelainen who was in inspired form – brilliantly saving two Ronaldo free kicks and one accurately placed header from the World Player of the Year.

The result means that United have now equalled the record which Chelsea set in 2004-5 in not having conceded a goal in ten consecutive Premier League games.

Liverpool have the opportunity to regain top spot however when they face Everton in the Merseyside derby on Monday evening. You would be a brave man to bet against a third consecutive Manchester United championship however and they are certainly W I E ‘s tip to lift the coveted trophy come next May.

Aston Villa have also opened up a three point gap in fourth place and are looking increasingly likely to break in to the top four this season.

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Written by Ben · Filed Under Bolton, Manchester United, Premiership 


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