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| Wigan 1-3 Man Utd | Wigan 1-3 Man Utd |
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| Manchester United produced a superb second-half performance to come from a goal behind to beat Wigan. | Manchester United produced a superb second-half performance to come from a goal behind to beat Wigan. |
| United fell behind in the fifth minute, Leighton Baines rifling a sensational 30-yard free-kick into the top corner. | United fell behind in the fifth minute, Leighton Baines rifling a sensational 30-yard free-kick into the top corner. |
| The superb Wayne Rooney hit the bar with a sublime piece of skill before Nemanja Vidic scored his first United goal, heading in Ryan Giggs' corner. | The superb Wayne Rooney hit the bar with a sublime piece of skill before Nemanja Vidic scored his first United goal, heading in Ryan Giggs' corner. |
| Rooney crossed for Louis Saha to fire home before Ole Gunnar Solskjaer rolled in a left-foot shot in injury time. | Rooney crossed for Louis Saha to fire home before Ole Gunnar Solskjaer rolled in a left-foot shot in injury time. |
| It was what United deserved for a second-half display full of verve and passion, though Sir Alex Ferguson's men had to improve after a disappointing opening. | It was what United deserved for a second-half display full of verve and passion, though Sir Alex Ferguson's men had to improve after a disappointing opening. |
| If Wigan were apprehensive about playing United after losing three times to them last season - two of which ended 4-0 - they did not show it at the start. | If Wigan were apprehensive about playing United after losing three times to them last season - two of which ended 4-0 - they did not show it at the start. |
| The Latics raced out of the blocks in the early afternoon sunshine and before United had any time to settle, they were already behind. | The Latics raced out of the blocks in the early afternoon sunshine and before United had any time to settle, they were already behind. |
| Eight days ago, the rapidly-improving Baines hit a 25-yard belter for the England Under-21 side against Germany - but this strike was even better. | Eight days ago, the rapidly-improving Baines hit a 25-yard belter for the England Under-21 side against Germany - but this strike was even better. |
| A free-kick 30 yards out was rolled to him and Baines let fly with a thunderous left-foot shot that screamed past Edwin van der Sar and into the top left-hand corner of the Dutchman's net. | A free-kick 30 yards out was rolled to him and Baines let fly with a thunderous left-foot shot that screamed past Edwin van der Sar and into the top left-hand corner of the Dutchman's net. |
| United were struggling to get a kick, though they eventually began to work their way back into it, with Michael Carrick and Paul Scholes influencing proceedings. | United were struggling to get a kick, though they eventually began to work their way back into it, with Michael Carrick and Paul Scholes influencing proceedings. |
| Rooney was quiet, until a breathtaking piece of skill brought him to life and almost brought the visitors level. | Rooney was quiet, until a breathtaking piece of skill brought him to life and almost brought the visitors level. |
| Chesting the ball down in a packed penalty box 15 yards out, he somehow created half a yard of space and slammed a ferocious shot that rattled Kirkland's crossbar. | Chesting the ball down in a packed penalty box 15 yards out, he somehow created half a yard of space and slammed a ferocious shot that rattled Kirkland's crossbar. |
| Baines opened the scoring with a fabulous long-range effort | Baines opened the scoring with a fabulous long-range effort |
| Goalless since the start of the season, Rooney looked desperate to end his barren run, chasing defenders down and demanding the ball when United attacked. | Goalless since the start of the season, Rooney looked desperate to end his barren run, chasing defenders down and demanding the ball when United attacked. |
| His brilliant outside-of-the-foot pass set up Saha just before the hour mark, but the Frenchman unbelievably dragged his 12-yard shot wide when it looked easier to score. | His brilliant outside-of-the-foot pass set up Saha just before the hour mark, but the Frenchman unbelievably dragged his 12-yard shot wide when it looked easier to score. |
| When the equaliser did come, it was from a less likely source. Giggs swung in a corner and Vidic rose unchallenged, nodding past the helpless Kirkland. | When the equaliser did come, it was from a less likely source. Giggs swung in a corner and Vidic rose unchallenged, nodding past the helpless Kirkland. |
| Suddenly it was all United and they did not have to wait much longer to go in front. | Suddenly it was all United and they did not have to wait much longer to go in front. |
| Rooney found space down the left, clipped in a fabulous cross and Saha somehow brought the ball down and fired home in one impressive movement. | Rooney found space down the left, clipped in a fabulous cross and Saha somehow brought the ball down and fired home in one impressive movement. |
| Solskjaer put the icing on the cake deep into stoppage time after another flowing move, his 18-yard left-foot shot creeping into the corner past a stranded Kirkland. | Solskjaer put the icing on the cake deep into stoppage time after another flowing move, his 18-yard left-foot shot creeping into the corner past a stranded Kirkland. |
| United - for a few hours at least - moved three points clear at the top of the Premiership and once more laid down the gauntlet to champions Chelsea in the process. | United - for a few hours at least - moved three points clear at the top of the Premiership and once more laid down the gauntlet to champions Chelsea in the process. |
| Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson:"It was his best performance in a United shirt this season. "There have been signs he's getting back to his best and he showed what he's about today. | |
| "Wigan are a tough team to play, so we've done well to come away with a victory." | |
| Wigan boss Paul Jewell: |