Ronaldo vs Messi

As the Champions League hype intensifies, the game has started to become a Ronaldo versus Messi contest, with the player who manages to do the most tricks and scintillating moves set to take home the

One Point Away

Cristiano Ronaldo had a frustrating night - being chopped and kicked from behind all night with minimal protection - but United managed to win at the death, with a stunning goal by Michael Carrick. Ronny is just one point off a third consecutive Premier League title.

Ferguson restored Wayne Rooney in attack with Tevez - whose Old Trafford future is the subject of fevered debate - dropping down to the bench.

Latics boss Bruce insisted his side would make every endeavour to stall United's title bandwagon and they made their intentions clear as early as the second minute when Valencia burst clear of Vidic but shot wide.

United soon posed a threat of their own when Dimitar Berbatov slipped away from Titus Bramble but Rooney directed his header wildly off target from point-blank range. Carrick then stole in on Cristiano Ronaldo's cross, only to lift a close-range effort over the top.

Four Points to Go

Cristiano Ronaldo got the win started with a deflected free-kick, but wasn't happy about being subbed off as United smashed derby rivals Manchester City 2-0, leaving them just 4 points from the league

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