Manchester United (MU) continue to keep the odds champion after defeating Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 at White Hart Lane in the Premier League on Sunday (03/04/2012). Two of the three goals the "Red Devils" Ashley Young scored, and the remainder was made by Wayne Rooney. As for goals scored Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe.
With this victory, Manchester United against Manchester City in Premier League standings. Sir Alex Ferguson's side are now in second place with 64 points, two points behind City in the top.
Despite playing as a guest, Chelsea had the game early in the game. The new nine-minute walk, Nani get the chance. Unfortunately, his shot from the side of defense "Spurs" can still be anticipated goalkeeper Brad Friedel.
By the mid-first round, Tottenham's turn to take over the game. At the 20th minute, Emmanuel Adebayor nearly made the home fans cheered, if not hard kick by goalkeeper David De Gea.
Tottenham continued to press the MU defense. At the 37th minute, Adebayor had the ball into Chelsea's goal. However, the goal was disallowed because the referee judged that the Togo player first touching the ball with his hand.
MU, which is trying to get out of pressure, finally able to make the home fans snapped up in the 45th minute. Utilizing a corner kick, Wayne Rooney can put the ball with a header that can not afford driven goalkeeper Friedel.
Into the second half, Tottenham did not reduce the intensity of their attacks. At minute 51, Tottenham had another golden opportunity by Jake Livermore. However, once again performed brilliantly De Gea for being able to ward off a fierce shot from outside the penalty box Livermore.
Preoccupation attack to defense, Tottenham lack of concentration. The opportunity was then used to add features Ashley Young to Chelsea in the 60th minute. Receiving a cross from Nani, Young is able to let go a hard shot toward the right side of Friedel.
Nine minutes later, Young dashed hopes of the host to victory. British young midfielder scored again beautiful from outside the box with a hard kick directed to the upper left corner, who could not be driven Friedel.
Behind three goals down to Tottenham spirit. However, Tottenham are able to reduce the lag by substitute Jermain Defoe, in the 87th minute. Score 3-1 to Manchester United victory would not change until the referee blew the long whistle.
The composition of players:
Tottenham: Brad Friedel, Ledley King, Younes Kaboul, Benoit Assou-Ekotto, Kyle Walker, Jake Livermore, Sandro Kranjar 80 Nico, Luka Modric, Aaron Lennon (Danny Rose 85), Louis Saha (Jermain Defoe 80), Emmanuel Adebayor.
Manchester United: David De Gea, Rio Ferdinand, Jonathan Evans, Patrice Evra, Phil Jones, Paul Scholes (Ryan Giggs 61), Michael Carrick, Ashley Young, Nani (Park Ji-Sung 80), Wayne Rooney, Danny Welbeck.
Referee: Martin Atkinson
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