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Sunday 24 April 2011

Hernandez sends United nine clear


Manchester United moved nine points clear at the top of the Premier League as Javier Hernandez's late goal clinched a crucial 1-0 win over Everton on Saturday.
Sir Alex Ferguson's side found it tough to break down a resolute Everton defence and looked in danger of dropping two points at Old Trafford, but Mexican striker Hernandez ended the stalemate with a close-range header seven minutes from full-time.
Hernandez's winner piles the pressure back onto title rivals Chelsea and Arsenal, who both trail United by nine points.
Second placed Chelsea host West Ham later on Saturday, while third placed Arsenal travel to Bolton on Sunday.
Ferguson saluted 19-goal Hernandez's efforts in his debut season in England and said: "We didn't expect that level of performance. He comes in every day at nine and he's the last to leave, this boy is very dedicated."
The United boss is confident his side can end the title race by beating Arsenal and Chelsea in their next two matches.
"The thing that puzzles me is people keep saying Arsenal and Chelsea have got to play us still, like we're going to lose them...why shouldn't we win those games?" he said.
"There are only four games left and the way the players are going about their business gives them an outstanding chance of success."
With a Champions League semifinal first leg clash against Schalke looming on Tuesday, Ferguson rested Nemanja Vidic, Patrice Evra, Ryan Giggs and Michael Carrick.
United still dominated the first half and Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard made two good saves to frustrate Hernandez.
Everton, who hadn't won at Old Trafford since 1992, felt aggrieved that referee Peter Walton didn't give a penalty early in the second half when Rio Ferdinand tugged back Victor Anichebe.
David Moyes' men almost snatched the lead when Jack Rodwell's long-range effort forced a sprawling save from Edwin Van der Sar.
United were struggling to breach Everton's defence. Even when they got through, Fabio da Silva's cross was turned onto a post by Toffees defender Sylvain Distin.
But they finally made the breakthrough in the 83rd minute when Antonio Valencia's cross to the far post was headed in by Hernandez from virtually on the goal-line.




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