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[Awards Review]
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▶ Manchester United crashed Sunderland 4-1 at Old Trafford
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[2002/02/03 ]
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Manchester United crashed Sunderland 4-1 at Old Trafford to open-up a 2 points lead at the top of the Premier League.
Phil Neville scored the opener after only 6 minutes, but talented Kevin Phillips soon equalised with a 25 yard shot. David Beckham restored United's lead with a stunning free-kick from just outside the penalty box before Ruud van Nistlerooy volleyed in the third goal for United.
Van Nistelrooy netted his second from the penalty spot just before the break as Sunderland were totally out-played.
Arsenal dropped two home points after being held to a 1-1 draw by Southampton at Highbury.
The Gunners lost Patrick Vieira through injury before Sylvain Wiltord netted the opener as they scored for the 26th consecutive league game. Saints kept battling and were rewarded when Jo Tessem levelled 10 minutes from time.
Newcastle United were involved in a thrilling 3-2 win against Bolton. Alan Shearer twice hauled Newcastle level against Bolton in a thrilling first half at St James' Park.
The Magpies had Shearer to thank after Ricardo Gardner and Nicky Southall had struck for Wanderers. Craig Bellamy struck Newcastle's winner to lift Bobby Robson's team into second spot.
Ipswich Town continued their revival with an impressive 2-1 triumph against Everton at Goodison Park.
Sixto Peralta volleyed Ipswich ahead from a Jamie Clapham cross but David Unsworth levelled from the penalty spot. Matt Holland fired Ipswich back in front on the stroke of half-time from 20 yards.
John Gregory enjoyed a winning start as manager of Derby County as they beat Tottenham 1-0 at Pride Park. Lee Morris scored the winner just before half-time as Gregory's men collected three much-needed points.
Chelsea fought back for a 3-2 win at bottom club Leicester City.
The Foxes took a surprise lead through Jamie Scowcroft's fifth goal of the season as Chelsea struggled in the first-half.
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink put the Blues back on level terms before Scowcroft scored his second. Chelsea refused to give up and Gianfranco Zola and Hasselbaink condemned Leicester to defeat. |
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