Saturday November 27, 2010 Day 15 Finished Old Trafford

Manchester United 7 - 1 Blackburn Rovers

  • Berbatov 2’, 27’, 47’, 62’, 70’
  • Park 23’
  • Nani 48’
  • Samba 83’

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  1. Berbatov bags five in United rout

    Berbatov bags five in United rout

    Manchester United destroyed Blackburn Rovers at Old Trafford with a 7-1 victory that sends them to the top of the Premier League table. More

  • Live Commentary

    Time:90'
    • Manchester United
    • Blackburn Rovers
    • - Don't forget you can watch highlights of this match, along with every Premier League game, from 00:01 on Monday morning (UK only)
    • 90+2' The final whistle goes, mercifully for Blackburn, and United has laid waste to their visitors today!
    • 90' Two minutes of added time are signalled. Time enough for one more Berbatov chance?
    • 88' Berbatov rises to meet Nani's cross... saved by Robinson! Berbatov is denied that sixth goal!
    • 87' Blackburn are content to pass the ball among the back four as they catch their breath.
    • 85' Fair play to Blackburn for continuing to send both centre-backs up for corners, and they got their reward of sorts.
    • 83' GOAL!! Samba meets Morris's corner and the looping header hits the bar! Van der Sar palms it away and Morris's second ball is headed in by Samba!
    • 82' Hoillett goes on another mazy run but is stopped on the edge of the box by Evans. Morris wins Rovers a corner.
    • 80' Dunn's delivery is met by Samba, but it's a tame header that doesn't trouble Van der Sar. United launch the break and Rooney puts Obertan one-on-one with Robinson... the keeper saves with his legs! That's the first United shot on target today that hasn't gone in!
    • 79' Rovers have a free-kick deep on the left. Can they grab a consolation?
    • 78' Remember, no player has ever scored six goals in one game in the Premier League era. Can Berbatov do it today?
    • 77' Berbatov sends Rooney galloping away downt he left, but Robinson is off his line to claim the cross.
    • 76' Substitute Josh Morris sends in a cross that is lceared by Evra. as good a time as any for Allradyce to blood some youngsters, I suppose.
    • 75' This is embarrassing. Phil Jones comes ofrward but his pass for Hoillett goes straight to Anderson. Is this were a boxing match it would have been stopped a long time ago.
    • 74' Dimitar Berbatov becomes only the fourth player in PL history to net five goals in match after Andrew Cole (1995), Alan Shearer (1999) and Jermain Defoe (2009). (Infostrada)
    • 72' United substitution: Gabriel Obertan replaces Park.
    • 70' GOAL!! Guess who! Anderson surges forward and feeds Berbatov whose attempted square pass is blcoked by Nelsen, but it just comes back to the Bulgarian who finishes from a tight angle with aplomb!
    • 68' Hoillett makes his way forward to the edge of the box before fouling Evra.
    • 67' Rooney pings a pass out to Nani. Blackburn stop the cross, but they are so deep now that United just come at them again.
    • 65' United have had six shots on target. They are winning 6-0. My oh my.
    • 64' United substitution: Jonny Evans replaces Vidic. Ferdinand takes the armband.
    • 63' That's now 11 for the season for the Bulgarian.
    • 62' GOAL!! FOUR for Berbatov and SIX for United! Nani's cross rebounds off Park into Berbatov's path, and he lashes it in from close range!
    • 61' A rare foray forward from Rovers ends with Salgado's cross being caught with ease by Van der Sar, who must be having one of his easiest days of his career.
    • 60' Nani puts in a teasing cross towards the far post, where Evra and Berbatov get in each others' way, allowing Salgado to clear.
    • 59' Berbatov holds the ball up as he waits for the inevitable stream of red shirts to come forward. The ball is forced backwards but United still have it.
    • 58' Rooney fouls Chimbonda as he tries to win the ball back after almost playing in Berbatov with another good ball.
    • 56' The corner is played short and Blackburn try to break, but lose the ball soon enough.
    • 55' Nani hares forward down the right and Rooney is screaming for it in the box... Robinson is off his line to block the square pass to him!
    • 54' Rooney is now caught offside. He may not have scored yet, but he has had a good game.
    • 53' United have taken their foot off the gas now, as Rovers have possession in midfield. The ball comes up to Roberts, but the striker is offside.
    • 52' Blackburn substituions: Josh Morris and Amine Linganzi replace Diouf and Emerton.
    • 51' United have not conceded in the first half of their last eight PL matches, and they are the only PL club who have not been behind at half time in any of their 14 PL matches. The last time they were behind at the break was also the last time they lost in the division – 2-1 at home to Chelsea on April 3. (Infostrada)
    • 49' That's Nani's fifth goal of the season, and it's a question of how many United get now.
    • 48' GOAL!! It's FIVE!! Right from the kick-off United come forward. Anderson plays a defence-splitting pass out to Nani, who turns inside and curls a lovely finish into the far corner!
    • 47' GOAL!! Berbatov gets his hat-trick! The Bulgarian started the move with a wonderful pass out to Nani with the outside of his boot, and the Portuguese squared for him to fire into the top corner to put United four goals up!
    • 46' The second half is underway! It's a case of damage limitation for Rovers now.
    • 45+3' The half-time whistle goes, and United are already home and dry, despite being denied that penalty.
    • 45+2' Wonderful dribbling from Bebratov as he dances his way through the defence before going down... NO PENALTY!! Lee Probert rules that Berbatov fell over rather than being tripped by Salgado. Replays show the Spanish full-back is lucky to still be on the pitch!
    • 45+1' Diouf goes in with a late tackle on Evra after the left-back had played the ball. A deserved booking. No need for that.
    • 45' Two minutes of time to be added on at the end of the half.
    • 44' Just to let you know, Jason Roberts is on the field. The closest he has got to seeing the ball so far has been when Van der Sar has taken goal kicks.
    • 43' More great one-touch play from United before Carrick's cross-field pass runs between Rafael and Anderson and out for a throw.
    • 42' Park plays Berbatov down the left, but for once today the Bulgarian's touch lets him down and Rovers have a goal kick.
    • 42' The corner is cleared but only as far as Nani, who twists and turns before firing a strike from 20 yards over the bar.
    • 41' Evra and Salgado bump shoulders down the left wing, and United have a corner, although Salgado claims he was fouled.
    • 40' Rooney and Berbatov linking up well again. This time Rooney jsut can't control Berbatov's return pass.
    • 38' Rovers are one of two PL clubs who have failed to come from behind to pick up any PL points this season – the other is Aston Villa. (Infostrada)
    • 37' Nelsen blocks off Nani as the Portuguese chases Rooney's through ball. Referee Lee Probert ignores his claims for a free-kick.
    • 36' LAST 5 MINS POSSESSION: United 74%-26% Blackburn.
    • 35' The striker rejoins the play. Alex Ferguson looks concerned.
    • 34' Rooney looks in a little discomfort after losing the ball to Salgado, and is receiving treatment on the pitch.
    • 33' United have their third corner of the match. Vidic heads it back to Nani, whose second ball is claimed by Robinson.
    • 32' Vidic misses Nani's teasing delivery that almost sneaks in at the far post, but bounces just wide!
    • 31' Salgado is penalised for a foul on Park, and gets a booking. Promising set piece for United.
    • 30' Rafael is brought down in the centre circle by a tackle from behind by dunn.
    • 29' Blackburn substitution: David 'Junior' Hoillett replaces Goulon, who has been awful. Why Hoillett was on the bench in his stead is a mystery.
    • 28' After going two months without a goal, Bebratov has two in this match.
    • 27' GOAL!! Awful error from Chimbonda! His backpass was never going to reach Robinson and instead provides the assist for Berbatov who hammers past the keeper!
    • 25' Great one-touch move as Rooney knocks Nani's pass back to Carrickm who lifts the ball over the defence but Nani can't reach it at full stretch.
    • 24' That's Park's fifth goal of the season, but the fact Rooney laid it on for him may end up getting more attention.
    • 23' GOAL!! Park finds Rooney on the edge of the D, and the striker's weighted return pass is ideal for the Korean to lift over Robinson and double United's lead! Lovely finish.
    • 22' Rooney has scored in his last three Premier League appearances against Blackburn. (Opta)
    • 21' Rovers most sustained spell of possession ends as Dunn tries to pick out Emerton with a diagonal ball.
    • 20' Evra's header is punched away by Robinson and Blackburn scramble the ball behind for another corner, which Berbatov heads wide.
    • 19' Nani is tackled and the ball breaks loose int he Rovers box. Robinson comes out to claim it but Samba puts it behind for a corner.
    • 18' Salgado brings down Vidic as he tussles with the United skipper by the corner flag.
    • 17' A poor pass from Goulon as Chimbonda was making tracks down the left, and United regain possession.
    • 16' Blackburn send plenty forward as Robinson sends a free-kick upfield. A bit of head tennis in the box but it comes to nothing.
    • 15' Berbatov is tripped as he heads for goal, but the referee plays the advantage. Salgado heads clear and the move breaks down.
    • 14' Dunn's efforts win Blackburn a corner off Ferdinand. The England captain clears the set piece and the second ball goes out for a goal kick.
    • 13' Manchester United are unbeaten in their last 24 PL home matches when scoring the opening goal, winning 23 times – since a 4-1 home defeat to Liverpool in March 2009. (Infostrada)
    • 12' Berbatov and Rooney are linking up very well, and they almost string together four one-touch passes before Rooney's final ball is intercepted by Nelsen.
    • 11' Good build-up from United by Berbatov and Rooney before Nani's low strike deflects off a defender and rolls to Robinson.
    • 10' Vidic puts his head in where it hurts to stop Diouf meeting Chimbonda's cross.
    • 9' Rooney drops deep to win the ball off Emerton and initiate a United attack, but Blackburn break the move down in the final third.
    • 8' Rooney strays offside as he looks to meet Berbatov's through ball.
    • 8' Berbatov brings the ball down with effortless ease, but by the time his team-mates stream forward Blackburn have got organised at the back and the Bulgarian's cross is blocked.
    • 7' Samba gets in ahead of Rooney to clear Park's pass forward.
    • 5' United have now netted 14 times in the first half – equal-most in the division this season with Chelsea (14). They have only conceded two goals in the opening 45 minutes – fewest in the league. Infostrada)
    • 4' Salgado puts in a great challenge on Park to stop the Korean's progress and win a goal kick.
    • 3' That's Berbatov's first goal in 10 games, since his hat-trick against Liverpool back in September.
    • 2' GOAL!! United ahead already! Blackburn fail to clear their lines and Nani's cross is steered skilfully past Robinson by Berbatov!
    • 1' Blackburn kick off and the match is underway!
    • 14:57 The layers are all out on the field. We're almost ready to go...
    • 14:55 If United avoid defeat today they will also equal the second-longest ever PL run without a loss from the season start – Arsenal’s 15-match streak from August to December 2007. The PL record is Arsenal’s 38-match unbeaten season in 2003-04. (Infostrada)
    • 14:50 HEAD-TO-HEAD: Manchester United and Blackburn Rovers have met 94 times in the league. Manchester United have won 43, Blackburn 27 and there have been 24 draws. They have met 32 times in the Premier League. United have won 18, Blackburn five and there have been nine draws. (Infostrada)
    • 14:45 Sam Allardyce would love to bring Roque Santa Cruz back to Blackburn - but is unsure whether a deal for the striker would fall within the budget of the club's new owners. Santa Cruz was a major hit during his two-year stint with Rovers, scoring 29 goals before sealing a big-money move to Manchester City in the summer of 2009. However, the Paraguay international has struggled to make an impact at Eastlands and is reported to be keen on a move back to Ewood Park. Read more
    • 14:40 Nemanja Vidic wants the past to be forgotten and Wayne Rooney left alone to get back to what he loves best - scoring goals for Manchester United. After a turbulent few months, Rooney made his first start since recovering from an ankle injury at Rangers on Wednesday, scoring the late penalty that sent United into the Champions League knockout phase with a game to spare. Full story
    • 14:35 News today: Manchester United have confirmed that they have completed a deal to sign Danish goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard. The 26-year-old international has agreed a three-and-a-half-year deal and moves for a fee left undisclosed by the club but estimated in newspapers to be around £3.5m. Read more
    • 14:30 The teams are in at Old Trafford, and the referee for this afternoon's clash is Lee Probert.
    • 14:25 Manchester United: Van der Sar, Rafael Da Silva, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra, Nani, Carrick, Anderson, Park, Berbatov, Rooney. Subs: Kuszczak, Giggs, Hernandez, O'Shea, Evans, Fletcher, Obertan
    • 14:20 Blackburn: Robinson, Salgado, Samba, Nelsen, Chimbonda, Jones, Emerton, Dunn, Goulon, El-Hadji Diouf, Roberts. Subs: Bunn, Givet, Linganzi, Mwaruwari, Hoilett, Hanley, Morris
    • 14:15 TEAM NEWS: Darren Fletcher has been ruled out of Manchester United's Premier League encounter with Blackburn. The Scotland skipper has picked up an ankle injury which ruled him out of Wednesday's win at Rangers and has not recovered in time to be considered for this weekend's game, when United will look to take top spot, even if they only stay there for 24 hours. Paul Scholes is a doubt after sustaining a groin strain at Ibrox.
    • 14:10 Stoke will give a late fitness test to Jermaine Pennant ahead of their Premier League clash with Manchester City. Pennant came off with a hamstring problem only 11 minutes into last Saturday's 3-0 win at West Brom and although a scan has revealed the damage to be not as bad as first feared, the winger remains a doubt for the City game. Defender Andy Wilkinson could also miss out due to a sore knee, but striker Jon Walters should be fit to play despite a recent groin injury.
    • 14:05 United are in second spot in the table on goal difference from Carlo Ancelotti's side with 28 points on the board after 14 games, while Blackburn are 11th with 18 to their name. Premier League table
    • 14:00 Manchester United host Blackburn at Old Trafford with Sir Alex Ferguson's side level on points with Premier League leaders Chelsea.

  • Summary

    • 88' Berbatov rises to meet Nani's cross... saved by Robinson! Berbatov is denied that sixth goal!
    • 83' GOAL!! Samba meets Morris's corner and the looping header hits the bar! Van der Sar palms it away and Morris's second ball is headed in by Samba!
    • 80' Dunn's delivery is met by Samba, but it's a tame header that doesn't trouble Van der Sar. United launch the break and Rooney puts Obertan one-on-one with Robinson... the keeper saves with his legs! That's the first United shot on target today that hasn't gone in!
    • 70' GOAL!! Guess who! Anderson surges forward and feeds Berbatov whose attempted square pass is blcoked by Nelsen, but it just comes back to the Bulgarian who finishes from a tight angle with aplomb!
    • 62' GOAL!! FOUR for Berbatov and SIX for United! Nani's cross rebounds off Park into Berbatov's path, and he lashes it in from close range!
    • 55' Nani hares forward down the right and Rooney is screaming for it in the box... Robinson is off his line to block the square pass to him!
    • 48' GOAL!! It's FIVE!! Right from the kick-off United come forward. Anderson plays a defence-splitting pass out to Nani, who turns inside and curls a lovely finish into the far corner!
    • 47' GOAL!! Berbatov gets his hat-trick! The Bulgarian started the move with a wonderful pass out to Nani with the outside of his boot, and the Portuguese squared for him to fire into the top corner to put United four goals up!
    • 45+2' Wonderful dribbling from Bebratov as he dances his way through the defence before going down... NO PENALTY!! Lee Probert rules that Berbatov fell over rather than being tripped by Salgado. Replays show the Spanish full-back is lucky to still be on the pitch!
    • 32' Vidic misses Nani's teasing delivery that almost sneaks in at the far post, but bounces just wide!
    • 27' GOAL!! Awful error from Chimbonda! His backpass was never going to reach Robinson and instead provides the assist for Berbatov who hammers past the keeper!
    • 25' Great one-touch move as Rooney knocks Nani's pass back to Carrickm who lifts the ball over the defence but Nani can't reach it at full stretch.
    • 23' GOAL!! Park finds Rooney on the edge of the D, and the striker's weighted return pass is ideal for the Korean to lift over Robinson and double United's lead! Lovely finish.
    • 2' GOAL!! United ahead already! Blackburn fail to clear their lines and Nani's cross is steered skilfully past Robinson by Berbatov!
    • 14:25 Manchester United: Van der Sar, Rafael Da Silva, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra, Nani, Carrick, Anderson, Park, Berbatov, Rooney. Subs: Kuszczak, Giggs, Hernandez, O'Shea, Evans, Fletcher, Obertan
    • 14:20 Blackburn: Robinson, Salgado, Samba, Nelsen, Chimbonda, Jones, Emerton, Dunn, Goulon, El-Hadji Diouf, Roberts. Subs: Bunn, Givet, Linganzi, Mwaruwari, Hoilett, Hanley, Morris

Team Line-up & Ratings

  • Line-up

    Live Team Line-Up

    • Starting line-up

      • E. van der Sar
      • Rafael
      • R. Ferdinand
      • N. Vidic Substitution Out (64′)
      • P. Evra
      • M. Carrick
      • Anderson
      • Nani Goal
      • J. Park Goal Substitution Out (72′)
      • D. Berbatov Goals×5
      • W. Rooney

      Subs

      • J. O'Shea
      • R. Giggs
      • T. Kuszczak
      • D. Fletcher
      • G. Obertan Substitution In72′
      • J. Evans Substitution In64′
      • J. Hernández

    • Starting line-up

      • P. Robinson
      • Míchel Salgado Yellow Card
      • C. Samba Goal
      • R. Nelsen
      • P. Chimbonda
      • D. Dunn
      • H. Goulon Substitution Out (28′)
      • B. Emerton Substitution Out (52′)
      • P. Jones
      • E. Diouf Yellow Card Substitution Out (52′)
      • J. Roberts

      Subs

      • G. Givet
      • B. Mwaruwari
      • D. Hoilett Substitution In28′
      • M. Bunn
      • A. Linganzi Substitution In52′
      • G. Hanley
      • J. Morris Substitution In52′

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