Manchester United came back from two goals down to beat Everton 4-2 away from home this afternoon, scoring all four in the last half an hour.
It was the former Manchester United man, Phil Neville, who drew the teams level after John O’Shea scored the first, with an own goal on the goal line. Wayne Rooney scored an impressive third, kissing his new club’s badge, after being booed by the home crowd whenever he touched the ball. It was a reserves’ player who scored the fourth, Chris Eagles with a beauty in injury time.
Chelsea failed to beat Bolton at home, the game finishing 2-2, meaning United now stretched their lead at the top to five points.
In Sir Alex’s post match interview he heaped praise on his players, but had a few words for the Bolton manager, who held Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
“He will be getting a hug and a kiss, maybe two kisses,” Ferguson joked.