Tuesday, 15 December 2009

Manchester United 3-0 Wolverhampton


After United's loss to Aston Villa at the weekend, this game at Old Trafford should have been the easiest game to call all season. Wolves had defeated Spurs on Saturday but the difference in class between the two sides is enormous.

Man Utd never looked like losing to Mick McCarthy's patched up Wolves team despite United not being on top of their game. While it may have been poor odds, it was the only result that was ever going to occur, and I don't blame William Hill to only advertise at 1/8 for a United win. For the record, a Wolves win would have given you 12/1 at the same bookmakers.

It took Man Utd half an hour before scoring the first goal, a penalty from Wayne Rooney after Wolves defender Ronald Zuber fouled Nemanja Vidic in the penalty area challenging for Darron Gibson's corner kick. Vidic doubled United's lead 13 minutes later just before half time. Antonio Valencia secured the three points for the home team from a half volley from Dimitar Berbatov sending Wolves back into the relegation zone level on points with Bolton who despite beating West Ham 3-1 on the same night, have a game in hand over their relegation rivals.

Picture of Wayne Rooney by Paolo Camera @ www.flickr.com

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