Nemanja Vidic was credited with Manchester United's winning goal against Liverpool after he inadvertently deflected a header by teammate Patrice Evra, left, past goalkeeper Pepe Reina.
Heads up —
Nemanja Vidic was credited with Manchester United's winning goal against Liverpool after he inadvertently deflected a header by teammate Patrice Evra, left, past goalkeeper Pepe Reina.
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Evra, right, celebrates the goal with United's top scorer Robin van Persie at Old Trafford, as Alex Ferguson's team retained a seven-point lead in the English Premier League.
Jumping for joy —
Evra, right, celebrates the goal with United's top scorer Robin van Persie at Old Trafford, as Alex Ferguson's team retained a seven-point lead in the English Premier League.
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Van Persie opened the scoring in the 19th minute with his 17th league goal this season and 21st overall, sliding home a low shot from Evra's cross.
Dutch dangerman —
Van Persie opened the scoring in the 19th minute with his 17th league goal this season and 21st overall, sliding home a low shot from Evra's cross.
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Liverpool ensured a nervy finish to the match after new striker Daniel Sturridge (No. 15) scored his second goal in two games since leaving Chelsea, having come on at halftime.
Two from two —
Liverpool ensured a nervy finish to the match after new striker Daniel Sturridge (No. 15) scored his second goal in two games since leaving Chelsea, having come on at halftime.
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Second-placed Manchester City won 2-0 at Arsenal, who had defender Laurent Koscielny sent off in the ninth minute for this rugby tackle on Edin Dzeko.
Staying in touch —
Second-placed Manchester City won 2-0 at Arsenal, who had defender Laurent Koscielny sent off in the ninth minute for this rugby tackle on Edin Dzeko.
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Dzeko's penalty was saved by Wojciech Szczesny, who gratefully grabbed the ball after it hit his legs and rebounded off the post.
Brief respite —
Dzeko's penalty was saved by Wojciech Szczesny, who gratefully grabbed the ball after it hit his legs and rebounded off the post.
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However, James Milner scored soon after and Dzeko doubled the lead before halftime -- with Carlos Tevez, left, involved in both goals.
Tevez the provider —
However, James Milner scored soon after and Dzeko doubled the lead before halftime -- with Carlos Tevez, left, involved in both goals.
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City also went down to 10 men in the second half when captain Vincent Kompany (R) was shown a red card by referee Mike Dean for his sliding tackle on Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere.
Bad Kompany —
City also went down to 10 men in the second half when captain Vincent Kompany (R) was shown a red card by referee Mike Dean for his sliding tackle on Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere.
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