Van der Sar Injury Mars Brilliant Victory (Tottenham 0 - Manchester United 4)

Once again I'll try to make this short and sweet since I'd be needed to serve the nation in a few hours.

The game started off at a pulsating pace, with both sides playing an exciting brand of football. The referee, Clattenburg, had a horrid first half. He missed two obvious penalties, the first when Larsson was clumsily brought down by Gardner, and slightly later when Neville wrestled Chimbonda to the ground. Then he probably made the worst decision of all by awarding a penalty when Ronaldo tripped himself when he went between Lee and Malbrangue. Ronaldo stepped up to put away the penalty to give us the lead, making amends a point blank shot he missed early in the game.

The half time break did Spurs no favours as we struck two early goals in the second half by Vidic and Scholes to put the result beyond doubt. Giggs added a fourth in the 77th minute when Saha shredded the porous Spurs defence with a superb pass. Berbatov did have a couple of good chances foiled by Van der Sar.

Just when everyone thought the game was sewn up, the drama began. Van der Sar suffered a broken nose when Robbie Keane accidentally knocked into him and was carried off injured. United had already used up all their substitutes and up stepped the ultimate utility man, John O'Shea to don the keeper's jersery. And what a brilliant job he did in the closing minutes, by tackling Irish teammate, Keane in a one to one chance.

It was a comprehensive victory, one which we utterly deserved. And keeping a clean sheet despite the injury to Van der Sar was the icing on the cake. Not to mention, we once again increased the goal difference against Chelsea, who struggled to beat a spirited Charlton yesterday.

United Puts 4 Past Hopeless Watford (Manchester United 4 - Watford 0)

I'm in the middle of my reservist, hence only able to catch this game with one eye open. And I'm making this really short since I'd be outta the house in half an hour.

Couple of things here:
Watford is really hopeless. For most, if not the entire game, they were left chasing shadows. United made several changes from the last game, and it took some time for the players to gel. But when they eventually did in the second half, they absolutely murdered Watford. I have no doubts that Watford would be relegated. None whatsoever. The only bright spark for them this season is Ben Foster....and he's on loan from us.

The last couple of goals in the game were superb. We've simply got keep Larsson for at least this season. He came on as a sub and played really well. Rooney was brilliant as well.

Last but not least, we ended the match with O'Shea and Brown in central midfield. Oh, and Scholes was not missed in this game at all.

Rooney Seals Passage To 5th Round Of FA Cup (Manchester United 2 - Portsmouth 1)

We rested Ronaldo while Rooney was placed on the bench as we faced Portsmouth in the 4th round of the FA Cup.

It should have been a routine win had it not been for a couple really bad linesman decisions. Early in the 12th minutes, Vidic thought he had scored from a corner. He headed the ball beyond the goal line before Mendes could clear it. It was as clear as daylight but the linesman's view was probably blocked and play was waved on despite the protests from the United players.

Early in the second half, Larsson was brilliantly put thru by Neville and he volleyed a sensational shot into the goal but was flagged offside. The TV replays once again showed otherwise.

Beyond the 2 incidents, we were dominant throughout the game. A combination of poor finishing, brilliant defending by Sol 'Judas' Campbell and an utterly in-form David James conspired to thwart all our efforts on goal.

For almost 80 minutes, the feeling I got was that the Football Gods had decreed a goalless draw, despite our best efforts. Cue Wayne Rooney off from the substitute bench.

After some piss poor passing from the Portsmouth players had gifted us the ball, Giggs drove down the line and cut a beautiful ball back to an unmarked Rooney for a simple tap in. 6 minutes later, in the 83rd minute, Rooney scored again. This time, there was nothing simple about the goal. He took the ball outside the box, took a look up and sublimely chipped David James. Old Trafford erupted in spontaneous euphoria. Shades of Eric Cantona. It's moments like this that I wish our jerserys still had collars.

Unfortunately, Arsehole Wanker was right. We've been having the penchant of conceding late goals and right on cue, we conceded a late deflected goal from a Mendes drive in the 87th minute. It not only took away the gloss of victory, but also gave us a few nervous minutes to see out.

The lads need to learn to concentrate until the full time whistle blows. While Ferguson didn't look bothered by the late goal, happily soaking in the Old Trafford atomsphere, even allowing the luxury of signing autographs before the final whistle, it must still have bothered him somewhat that Wanker was spot on in his assessment. Perhaps it's time to send the lads to 'concentration camp' (South Park reference S5E11).

Positives to take from the game
Giggs rolled back the clock today. He was at his best, twisting and turning opponents, probably breaking a few ankles in the process.

Carrick was not Mr Invisible today.

Evra looks good going forward, but I still cringe when he's defending. However, he might turn out alright.

Rooney looks like he's back to his best. He's playing like the burden's off.

Not So Positive
Might be missing the midweek game against Watford since I'd be on reservist. !@#%^ army!