This past Sunday pitted two of England’s big giants in a crucial match as Chelsea had already defeated Portsmouth (2-1) to leap frog United into top spot of the EPL on Saturday.

Sir Alex Ferguson was hoping that the historic occasion would sway to his side and not spoil Paul Scholes 500th appearance for the Red Devils. Wayne Rooney was also making his 100th appearance for Man. United while Steven Gerard played in his 350th appearance for Liverpool.

Regardless of all the milestones, the only milestone on the minds of both clubs was the three points at the end of the game. The home team did not falter and put on a fine performance in front of 75 thousand plus at Old Trafford.

Paul Scholes scored a bungling type goal on a goal line skirmish, but it was Rio Ferdinand who dazzled the crowd, as his sublime first-time take from off a cross set himself up for an equally impressive strike that he sent past Reina curling into the upper 90.

Man. United has reclaimed top honors for the moment while Liverpool is in league limbo right now and is already eleven points adrift with the loss to Sir Alex’s men.

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