Manchester United Dugout

A chance to strengthen their top position in the League table was given away by Manchester United as they only managed to earn 1 point against Sunderland.

Manchester United have not been defeated by the Black Cats at Old Trafford in the last 40 years and that gave a great opportunity for the home team to earn all three points. And given the big clash between Chelsea and Liverpool the next day, a victory would have seen Sir Alex Ferguson's team maintain their top position. But that did not happen and United slipped down the table.

I could not believe how United were playing that day. No passing, no composure, no seriousness and that allowed Darren Bent to score an early goal. As if that was not surprising, United never looked as if they wanted to get anything out of it. They played ridiculously bad and had to rely on their much-used box of late comebacks to rescue a 2-2 draw against Sunderland. This draw left United at the top, but only temporarily.

Come Sunday and the big battle at Stamford Bridge awaited huge attraction. After a goalless first half, I thought United do have a chance to stay on top. And I was constantly wishing that Liverpool win this game as that would prevent Chelsea on catching up United. But the final result was a completely different affair. Carlo Anceloti managed to win in front of his club owner and that put Chelsea on top again.

United have themselves to blame for a poor and disastrous performance in front of their home fans. I guess, Fergie is going to blast a few lads in the dressing room. But currently, he himself seems to be in some trouble following his comments on ref Alan Wiley.