Manchester United Dugout

It was a golden chance for ManU to redeem their contender ship for the title this season. But as usual, they wasted a great opportunity to close the gap on current leaders Chelsea and Liverpool. United were held to a goalless draw at Villa Park as Martin O'Neill's side ended their 14-match losing sequence against the Red Devils.

Wayne Rooney missed a great chance to win it for United when he fired over the bar from close range in the second half. Rooney started with Tevez after recovering from his injury and with the absentee of Berbatov. But the wonder kid could not produce a goal with his usual magnificent class. Sir Alex Ferguson's side pressed for a winner in the closing stages but rarely looked like finding it, completing an unusual day when none of the Premier League's so-called `big four' could muster a goal between them.

The worst part of the match was Ronaldo limping out of the draw in the closing stages with a leg injury. This could mean that Ronaldo will miss Tuesday's Champions League crunch game with Villarreal. I hope Ronnie's injury is not very serious and he comes back to his top form soon as United need him desperately to repeat the accolades they won last season.