Wayne Rooney delivered another masterclass as Wigan meekly surrendered
to Manchester United for the second time this season in a 5-0 defeat
at Old Trafford.
Sir Alex Ferguson has argued for years that if his side are within
touching distance of top spot on New Year's Day they will take some
stopping.
And not only are they only two points adrift of Chelsea, they have
almost achieved parity in the goal difference column too after another
five-goal mauling of the hapless Latics, who seem ill equipped to
survive a relegation scrap.
Former Wigan star Antonio Valencia had a productive night, claiming
three assists and scoring the final Premier League goal of 2009
against his old club.
But Rooney was the main man, opening United's account with his
15th goal of the season and getting himself right to the heart of
a performance Wigan could not have complained about if it had brought
the hosts double figures.
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