Manchester United Dugout

As expected Manchester United closed the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to two points - with a game in hand - as they struggled to victory against Wigan. Wonder kid Wayne Rooney slid in Cristiano Ronaldo's cross in the first minute, but limped off with a hamstring injury five minutes later.

Sir Alex Ferguson made five changes from the side that beat Chelsea so comfortably - and they carried on where they had left off by taking the lead inside a minute. Rooney's
substitute Carlos Tevez then missed United's best chance after 25 minutes. It was a lucky day for the Argentine who was again left on the bench but Rooney's injury got him a chance to play the full 90 minutes. Unfortunately, Tevez could not score. Already under pressure to decide his future, Tevez was advised by Diego Maradona to leave Old Trafford. But Tevez wants to stay at Manchester and he does love the fans and the atmosphere. Maybe we might see some reshuffling at United at the end of this month.

With yesterday's win United have displaced Chelsea and if they win against Bolton, they would lead the Premier League table for the first time. And this will surely indicate that this season title race would be fought between Man United and Liverpool; with Arsenal no where to be seen and Chelsea handling their internal problems.