MANCHESTER UNITED EXTENDS THEIR LEAD

MANCHESTER UNITED EXTENDS THEIR LEAD

Manchester united extends their lead in the points table of English Premier League after their victory of Blackburn. They are now five points ahead of Manchester City, who are currently second in the points table. They defeated Blackburn after long awaited goals of Valencia and Ashley Young. They managed to post a thrilling win over Blackburn at a final score of 2-0.

United's win has made its league title hopes alive. Manchester United is now looking for their consecutive two league titles. Until 80th minute the match was in a deadlock. But finally, it was broken when Valencia scored from an acute angle. If they are able to defeat QPR in the next match they will have eight points clear, because City will not be in action until Saturday.

"It was a long night we had to persevere and we got our rewards for it, we weren't making clear cut chances, we put in a lot of great crosses but didn't finish them off. We had them under the cosh but they were dangerous on the break. The goals came so late which typifies the history of the club", said Alex Ferguson. Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gia, who was in a pity situation regarding his stay in United, had an excellent save in the 18th minute. Through their victory, United proved their capability to saty undeviated from the dream of League title.