Its always a good day when United makes it to the top of the table. Its like sending out a warning signal to the rivals. Today was that day. And I think that this time it has come a little early.
I thought that bringing on Giggs was the turning point. Till then United had shown time and again that they were the stronger side. But somehow the cutting edge that converts attacking moves into goals was missing. And thats exactly what Giggs provided.
I thought that Giggs' pass through the defender's leg to find Berbatov was pure genius. Berbatov didnt have a lot to do once the ball got to him. A simple tap in and finally the goal had come.
Around the same time, news was coming in from the Wigan-Chelsea game. Cech sent off and Wigan were up 2-1. I later saw the incident that led to Cech's sending off - and frankly I thought it was a little harsh to send him off for that. But ya, it was definitely a penalty.
As time went by, things got even better. Giggs showed us why he should be the first-choice free-kick taker for United. After Ronaldo left, the position was up for grabs - but I guess now there is little doubt as to who should take over that responsibility.
A nice curling ball and perfect height - just far enough to prevent the keeper from coming out to punch it away. O'Shea's header was powerful and well-directed and the ball was in the back of the net again.
To make things even better we got the news that Chelsea had gone down 3-1 and were reduced to 9 men after Ashley Cole had to go off and they had used all 3 substitutions.
I think the message that United sent out today was loud and clear - in spite of all the pre-season speculation of United being a spent force after the departure of Ronaldo, it has taken them only 7 games to get to the top of the table.
From now on, I hope that for the rest of season, it will be just one team setting the pace and every one else trying their best not to fall too far behind.
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