MANCHESTER UNITED:
Sir Alex Ferguson's team had gone into the game at the DW Stadium with growing doubts over the strength of their firepower following the 1-0 midweek defeat against Premier League newcomers Burnley.
Ferguson's men appeared to be on course for another frustrating ninety minutes as they missed a series of first-half chances.
Just mins after the kick-off Berbatov played Nani into the box and Nani gave a low cross to Fletcher which was blocked by Bramble. Mins later Berbatov gave cheeky back pass to Scholes who uncharacteristically blazed over with a free shot from 20 yards.
Only a crucial Evra challenge ten yards from goal denied Rodallega a clear strike at goal and goalkeeper Foster was forced to produce a stunning save from Koumas after the Welsh midfielder had embarrassed Neville with a swift turn midway inside the United half.Mean while Vidic was spot-on with his challenges, didn't get any of them wrong through out the match.
In the second half united's attack seemed sharp and swift which resulted in a 5-0 win away from home. In the 55th min former Wigan winger Valencia ran down the wigan defence before producing a lovely cross to Rooney who headed it home beautifully to join the elite group of united players who has scored more than 100 goal for the club.
Min later Foster saved a dangerous header from Rodallega. United are known for their counter attack. In the 57th min Rooney & Scholes combined together to put Berbatov in front of the goal. Berbatov used his elegant touch to chip the ball over Kirkland and displayed great balance to finish the united's second goal of the match.
Rooney's second goal, a deflected strike off the right leg of Melchiot, put United out of sight.
All it needed to cap the victory was a goal from Owen who came in as a substitute in the 70th min. In the 84th min Owen guided a left-foot shot into the far corner after being released by Nani, who netted a stoppage time free-kick to make it 5-0.

Final score was Wigan 0-5 Manchester United.....
Match of the day - 22nd Aug
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PRAMOD Y S
Saturday, August 22, 2009
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