Record Breaking Wind

Manchester United 1 - Everton 0
Scorer
Manchester United: Ronaldo (pen 44)

Team: Van der Sar, Rio, Vidic, Neville (Brown 50), O'Shea, Fletcher (Giggs 75), Carrick, Park, Ronaldo, Berbatov, Tevez

Man, I'm sorry for doing this so late. Got invited to the Chingay parade last night by Kentona and was completely knackered after watching the United game, which we had to rush back to catch. In case anyone is wondering, the Chingay parade, despite it's gay-sounding name, is not some gay pride parade with little Chinese dudes prancing around in pink leotards. It's actually an annual street parade with cool looking floats, and this year's was pretty good with foreign acts, firecrackers and a short but really sweet fireworks display. The only downside was the finale, where a magician set himself on fire only to disappoint the crowd by appearing on top of the city hall.

After the parade was when the gay party really started. The roads were closed for a street party and I can't understand the fascination with this whole hip hop culture. It's angry, rude and so wannabe. The awkward gyrating of ugly young mugs to the sound of ear piercing noise gave my stomach the runs. After breaking wind the entire night (hence the title) and deciding that the scene was too gay for me, we returned back to our normal haunt to catch the game.

I have to say I was pleasantly surprised at just how good we were today. With the exception of Neville who was played for the fool the entire time he was on the pitch, everyone else was pretty good.

Fergie must have installed a phonebooth in the locker room. Carrick was, once again, outstanding. It's rare that Carrick has an exceptional game, and even more so when he has 2 in a row. Partnering Fletcher in midfield seems to have cast away the shackles. He was more involved with the front players and occasionally had the opportunity to get into good positions.

One such opportunity resulted in Arteta tripping him and a penalty awarded. Ronaldo sent the ball into the net, and United in front. It was nothing more than United deserved.

We did create chances throughtout the game and even had an ironclad penalty denied when Carrick was once again fouled in the box.

Everton created little and were reduced to long range shots which Van der Sar collected comfortably. They probably weren't too bothered with the result, probably saving their legs for the next game.

We ended the game 1-0 winners and a record 12th clean sheet in a row. Personally the record means little if we do not retain the title. But judging at how that Spanish fellow over at Merseyside is throwing games, I'd say we have a good chance of doing so. All that needs to happen is for Chelsea and Liverpool to lose more ground with a dull draw tonight.