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Sunday, February 10, 2013
 Full Time
Manchester United
2
 
0
Everton
R. Giggs  13' 1-0 
R. Van Persie  45' 2-0 
HT: 2-0
Old Trafford (Attendance: 75,525)
Referee: Mark Halsey
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Manchester United vs. Everton
Minute Commentary
90' UNITED TAKE THE POINTS
United go twelve points clear at the top with twelve games left as a solid defensive display left Everton frustrated. The Red Devils started lively and Robin van Persie should have opened the scoring, but struck the post with Tim Howard prostrate on the ground. Just as Everton looked to have grown into the game, John Heitinga made a dreadful mistake that let in Van Persie. The striker found Ryan Giggs who scored for the 23rd season running. The Toffees took the game to their opponents and would have equalised, but Kevin Mirallas failed to pick out Victor Anichebe. Then on the verge of half time, Van Persie broke the offside trap and doubled the lead. The away side looked shell shocked and could not find a way past an organised United team that were resolute in defence.
90' FULL TIME
The referee brings the game to an end.
90' ROONEY CLEARS
Steven Naismith flicks on a Leighton Baines free kick and the ball looks like it is dropping for John Heitinga at the far post, but Wayne Rooney chases back to head away.
88' UNITED RUN DOWN THE CLOCK
There won't be any repeat of last season as the home side are keeping the ball and ensuring that Everton don't find any way back into this.
85' YELLOW CARD
Marouane Fellaini tries to nick the ball away from Tom Cleverley, but catches the midfielder's leg. Cleverley ensures that Fellaini goes into the book with three rolls and a cry of anguish.
82' BIG CHANCE
Chris Smalling, who is just on as a substitute for Jonny Evans, gifts the ball to Nikica Jelavic. The striker gets his shot away, but David De Gea gets down well to save.
80' GOOD PLAY
Steven Pienaar plays a lovely back heel that sends Leighton Baines racing down the left. The full back looks to cross, but once again United have numbers back and snuff out the chance.
78' TERRIBLE CROSS
The home side work the ball well and Wayne Rooney picks out the overlap from Rafael, but the right back smashes his cross out for a goal kick.
76' NO WHERE TO GO
Everton continue to push, but there is a wall of red shirts that just won't allow anything to pass. The United backline has been superb today.
72' OFFSIDE
Leon Osman looks to have picked out a wonderful pass for Nikica Jelavic, but the referee's assistant raises his flag when the striker was at least a yard onside.
69' OSMAN!
Everton finally escape down the left and Leighton Baines has a chance to cross, but he pulls the ball back into the path of Leon Osman. The midfielder looks like he has all the time in the world to finish until Michael Carrick races back to clear.
67' GREAT SAVE
Another corner that Everton fail to deal with and Tom Cleverley catches a strike at goal well. Tim Howard throws himself at it to turn it over for a corner.
65' OFF THE LINE
Phil Jagielka miskicks a clearance out for a corner and United nearly grab their third. Tim Howard saves well, but the ball bobbles around the line, before Everton scramble it away.
62' EVERTON QUIET
The home side continue to see a lot of the ball, but United are getting men behind the ball and making it very difficult for Everton to create anything.
59' ROONEY FRUSTRATED
Wayne Rooney and Phil Neville clash and the Everton player goes down. The referee dares to give a free kick to the away side and the United striker is not impressed. Rooney sends a few insults the way of the referee and should probably go in the book for it.
57' EVERTON SUBSTITUTION
Nikica Jelavic comes on for the unlucky Victor Anichebe.
56' MAN UNITED SUBSTITUTION
Phil Jones limps off and is replaced by Michael Carrick.
54' POOR KICK
United press Everton back and Phil Jagielka plays the ball to Tim Howard, but the keeper can only smash it into touch.
49' EVERTON POSSESSION
Once again it is the away side that are seeing a lot of the ball as United sit back and look to absorb the pressure.
46' SECOND HALF
We are back under way.
45' UNITED TWO GOALS TO THE GOOD
Everton enter the break two goals down and they could be forgiven for wondering how that has happened as they have had control of much of the half. John Heitinga, who was drafted into the starting line up at the last minute due to an injury to Sylvain Distin, got caught under the ball and it allowed Robin van Persie to set up Ryan Giggs for the opening goal. From that point Everton took control and should have equalised, but Kevin Mirallas failed to play in Victor Anichebe when the striker had a simple tap in. The Toffees were left to rue that miss as just before half time Robin van Persie broke the offside trap and doubled United's lead.
45' HALF TIME
We have reached the break.
45' GOOAALL!
Everton hold a high line and Robin Van Persie is played onside by Phil Neville. The striker takes it past Tim Howard and finds the back of the net. That is completely against the run of play.
44' HOWARD CLAIMS
United come back into the game and have a decent spell, but then send a poor ball into the box that Tim Howard claims.
41' BIG CHANCE
David De Gea initially does well to punch clear, but the second ball is driven into the box and the keeper flaps. The ball drops for Leon Osman, but he snatches at the chance and fires wide when he had more time to apply a finish.
38' YELLOW CARD
Kevin Mirallas works back well, but then in frustration slides in on Patrice Evra. The referee books the Everton winger.
36' UNLUCKY
Everton break up a United attack and have a big chance to score as Marouane Fellaini sends Kevin Mirallas clear down the right. Victor Anichebe gets in front of the defender but Mirallas plays the ball behind the striker and the home side clear. A better cross and that is an equaliser.
32' OFFSIDE
Robin Van Persie makes a run in behind the Everton defence, but the Toffees back four step up and catch the striker offside.
30' GREAT SAVE
Finally Everton break from midfield and the ball drops nicely for Leon Osman. The little man volleys a fine shot towards goal, but it is a nice height for David De Gea to save.
28' EVERTON POSSESSION
The away side are having a spell on the ball as United drop off. However, the Toffees are not getting the ball into areas that can hurt their opponents.
25' FELLAINI QUIET
Marouane Fellaini is not having the best of times. The midfielder is struggling to get into the game and that is largely due to Phil Jones doing a very good job in man marking him.
22' POOR CROSS
Kevin Mirallas continues to look like the shadow of a player that started the season. The winger has time to pick out a cross, but grossly overhits it and Everton have to start again.
20' WELL WIDE
United are finding a lot of space in the final third with Wayne Rooney pulling the strings. The striker finds Antonio Valencia, who in turn pulls the ball back for Phil Jones. The midfielder decides to hit the shot, but sends it high and wide with his left foot.
16' GREAT PASS
Phil Jagielka sends a fine diagonal ball looking for Steven Pienaar. Rafael manages to get a head on it and Phil Jones has to complete the clearance.
13' GOOAALL!
John Heitinga gets caught under the ball and Robin Van Persie escapes. The striker tees up Ryan Giggs, who scores for the 23rd season in a row.
10' WHAT A MISS
Robin Van Persie breaks the Everton offside trap. The striker takes it past Tim Howard with ease, but the ball falls on to his weaker right foot and he fires against the upright. A big let off for Everton.
9' GOOD TACKLE
Two old friends are battling it out on the far side as Ryan Giggs takes on former teammate Phil Neville. The full back gets the better of the winger there with a great tackle.
6' EVERTON CHANCE
United clear a corner but fail to pressure the second ball and Leighton Baines finds Steven Pienaar inside the box. However, the winger's first touch is too heavy and he can only steer his shot into the crowd.
3' HOWARD CLEARS
United have a free kick, which is driven into the box. The Everton keeper punches clear, but the away side fail to clear their lines and it is not long before Tim Howard has to come out again to fist away.
2' UNITED LIVELY
The home side have started the game with a high tempo and they have already pinned Everton back in their own half.
1' KICK OFF
We are under way.
0' LATE TEAM NEWS
Sylvain Distin has injured himself in the warm up and John Heitinga steps in at centre back.
0' EVERTON TEAM NEWS
Key man Marouane Fellaini is fit and starts the match for Everton. The big man will be supporting Victor Anichebe, who starts in attack, with Nikica Jelavic once again on the bench. Phil Neville comes in at right back with John Heitinga amongst the substitutes.
0' UNITED TEAM NEWS
Alex Ferguson is not holding anything back as Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie start for Manchester United. Phil Jones, Tom Cleverley and Ryan Giggs start in the midfield, so Antonio Valencia will have to provide much of the width.
0' FELLAINI FITNESS IN DOUBT
David Moyes has a headache as Marouane Fellaini was injured whilst on international duty.It has been the Belgian international, who has caused Manchester United no end of trouble in the last year and Everton will need him if they are to cause an upset today.
0' UNITED FOCUSED ON TASK
It was the 4-4 draw with Everton that began to shift the title to Manchester City last season, so Alex Ferguson will be determined that his side do not make the same mistake this year. Manchester United will surely field a strong side as they look to pull twelve points clear with twelve to play.
0' BUSY UNITED ON COURSE FOR TITLE
Manchester United have the chance to pull twelve points clear in the title race today as they face an Everton team who have not won at Old Trafford since 1992. However, this is arguably the strongest side the Toffees have had since the mid-80s and they will be desperate to reignite their race for fourth place with three points. Alex Ferguson will need to ensure he fields a strong side despite the mid-week tie with Real Madrid in the Champions League.
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Team Stats
Manchester United Everton
2 Goals 0
2 Assists 0
11 Shots 9
6 Shots on Goal 5
5 Saves 4
0 Penalties Scored 0
0 Penalty Kicks 0
12 Crosses 13
7 Corner Kicks 6
4 Offside 1
13 Fouls Committed 10
0 Cautions/Yellow Cards 2
0 Red Cards 0
54% Ball Possession 46%
Manchester United
No. Player MinP G YC RC GA Svs
1David De Gea 90 - 0 0 0 4
2Rafael 90 0 0 0 - -
3Patrice Evra 90 0 0 0 - -
4Phil Jones 56 0 0 0 - -
6Jonny Evans 81 0 0 0 - -
7Antonio Valencia 90 0 0 0 - -
10Wayne Rooney 90 0 0 0 - -
11Ryan Giggs 90 1 0 0 - -
15Nemanja Vidic 90 0 0 0 - -
20Robin Van Persie 90 1 0 0 - -
23Tom Cleverley 90 0 0 0 - -
Substitutes
12Chris Smalling 9 0 0 0 - -
16Michael Carrick 34 0 0 0 - -

Everton
No. Player MinP G YC RC GA Svs
24Tim Howard 90 - 0 0 2 2
3Leighton Baines 90 0 0 0 - -
4Darron Gibson 90 0 0 0 - -
5John Heitinga 90 0 0 0 - -
6Phil Jagielka 90 0 0 0 - -
11Kevin Mirallas 70 0 1 0 - -
18Phil Neville 90 0 0 0 - -
21Leon Osman 90 0 0 0 - -
22Steven Pienaar 90 0 0 0 - -
25Marouane Fellaini 90 0 1 0 - -
28Victor Anichebe 57 0 0 0 - -
Substitutes
7Nikica Jelavic 33 0 0 0 - -
14Steven Naismith 20 0 0 0 - -
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Manchester United vs. Everton
Minute Event
90' Game Over  Manchester United 2-0 Everton
90' Half Over  Manchester United 2-0 Everton
90' Throw-In  Rafael (Manchester United)
90' Throw-In  Phil Neville (Everton)
90' Throw-In  Leighton Baines (Everton)
90' Throw-In  Phil Neville (Everton)
90' Throw-In  Phil Neville (Everton)
90' Corner Kick  Leighton Baines (Everton)
90' Foul  Naismith fouled by Rafael (Manchester United)
89' Throw-In  Leighton Baines (Everton)
87' Corner Kick  Wayne Rooney (Manchester United)
86' Cross  Patrice Evra (Manchester United)
85' Yellow Card  Marouane Fellaini (Everton)
85' Foul  Cleverley fouled by Marouane Fellaini (Everton)
84' Foul  Van Persie fouled by Marouane Fellaini (Everton)
83' Throw-In  Phil Neville (Everton)
83' Cross  Leon Osman (Everton)
83' Corner Kick  Darron Gibson (Everton)
82' Cross  Phil Neville (Everton)
82' Throw-In  Phil Neville (Everton)
82' Shot on Goal  Nikica Jelavic (Everton)
81' Substitution  Chris Smalling (on). Evans (off). (Manchester United)
81' Shot  Robin Van Persie (Manchester United)
80' Cross  Leighton Baines (Everton)
79' Throw-In  Phil Neville (Everton)
78' Goal Kick  Tim Howard (Everton)
77' Cross  Rafael (Manchester United)
77' Cross  Leon Osman (Everton)
75' Foul  Osman fouled by Wayne Rooney (Manchester United)
72' Offside  Nikica Jelavic (Everton)
72' Corner Kick  Robin Van Persie (Manchester United)
70' Goal Kick  David De Gea (Manchester United)
70' Substitution  Steven Naismith (on). Mirallas (off). (Everton)
69' Corner Kick  Leighton Baines (Everton)
67' Corner Kick  Robin Van Persie (Manchester United)
67' Shot on Goal  Tom Cleverley (Manchester United)
67' Corner Kick  Robin Van Persie (Manchester United)
66' Shot on Goal  Jonny Evans (Manchester United)
66' Shot on Goal  Jonny Evans (Manchester United)
66' Corner Kick  Robin Van Persie (Manchester United)
63' Throw-In  Leighton Baines (Everton)
63' Throw-In  Leighton Baines (Everton)
62' Goal Kick  David De Gea (Manchester United)
61' Throw-In  Patrice Evra (Manchester United)
61' Foul  Osman fouled by Rafael (Manchester United)
60' Throw-In  Patrice Evra (Manchester United)
59' Throw-In  Phil Neville (Everton)
58' Foul  Neville fouled by Wayne Rooney (Manchester United)
58' Shot  Ryan Giggs (Manchester United)
58' Foul  Steven Pienaar (Everton)
57' Throw-In  Wayne Rooney (Manchester United)
57' Substitution  Nikica Jelavic (on). Anichebe (off). (Everton)
56' Substitution  Michael Carrick (on). Jones (off). (Manchester United)
55' Throw-In  Patrice Evra (Manchester United)
54' Goal Kick  David De Gea (Manchester United)
53' Cross  Phil Neville (Everton)
53' Throw-In  Phil Neville (Everton)
52' Foul  Baines fouled by Antonio Valencia (Manchester United)
52' Throw-In  Leighton Baines (Everton)
51' Goal Kick  Tim Howard (Everton)
51' Throw-In  Rafael (Manchester United)
48' Throw-In  Rafael (Manchester United)
47' Goal Kick  Tim Howard (Everton)
46' Start Half 
45' Half Over  Manchester United 2-0 Everton
45' Goal  Robin Van Persie (Manchester United)
45' Shot on Goal  Robin Van Persie (Manchester United)
45' Cross  Rafael (Manchester United)
45' Offside  Robin Van Persie (Manchester United)
44' Shot on Goal  Patrice Evra (Manchester United)
44' Cross  Rafael (Manchester United)
44' Cross  Tom Cleverley (Manchester United)
43' Foul  Jones fouled by Marouane Fellaini (Everton)
43' Foul  Osman fouled by Tom Cleverley (Manchester United)
42' Offside  Robin Van Persie (Manchester United)
42' Throw-In  Rafael (Manchester United)
42' Cross  Wayne Rooney (Manchester United)
42' Goal Kick  David De Gea (Manchester United)
41' Shot  Leon Osman (Everton)
41' Shot on Goal  Marouane Fellaini (Everton)
41' Cross  Kevin Mirallas (Everton)
41' Free Kick  Kevin Mirallas (Everton)
40' Foul  Neville fouled by Wayne Rooney (Manchester United)
39' Foul  Robin Van Persie (Manchester United)
39' Throw-In  Patrice Evra (Manchester United)
38' Cross  Wayne Rooney (Manchester United)
38' Free Kick  Wayne Rooney (Manchester United)
38' Yellow Card  Kevin Mirallas (Everton)
37' Foul  Cleverley fouled by Kevin Mirallas (Everton)
36' Throw-In  Leighton Baines (Everton)
35' Cross  Kevin Mirallas (Everton)
34' Foul  Valencia fouled by John Heitinga (Everton)
34' Cross  Darron Gibson (Everton)
34' Free Kick  Darron Gibson (Everton)
33' Foul  Pienaar fouled by Ryan Giggs (Manchester United)
32' Offside  Robin Van Persie (Manchester United)
32' Goal Kick  David De Gea (Manchester United)
30' Shot on Goal  Kevin Mirallas (Everton)
30' Shot  Marouane Fellaini (Everton)
30' Corner Kick  Leighton Baines (Everton)
29' Shot on Goal  Leon Osman (Everton)
27' Foul  Rafael fouled by Leighton Baines (Everton)
27' Foul  Pienaar fouled by Phil Jones (Manchester United)
26' Foul  Steven Pienaar (Everton)
25' Foul  Fellaini fouled by Phil Jones (Manchester United)
24' Shot on Goal  Leon Osman (Everton)
24' Cross  Phil Neville (Everton)
24' Throw-In  Phil Neville (Everton)
24' Throw-In  Phil Neville (Everton)
24' Corner Kick  Robin Van Persie (Manchester United)
23' Throw-In  Rafael (Manchester United)
22' Throw-In  Rafael (Manchester United)
22' Cross  Kevin Mirallas (Everton)
22' Corner Kick  Leighton Baines (Everton)
21' Cross  Phil Neville (Everton)
21' Throw-In  Leighton Baines (Everton)
20' Goal Kick  Tim Howard (Everton)
20' Shot  Phil Jones (Manchester United)
19' Throw-In  Leighton Baines (Everton)
19' Throw-In  Leighton Baines (Everton)
17' Throw-In  Leighton Baines (Everton)
16' Throw-In  Phil Neville (Everton)
16' Cross  Kevin Mirallas (Everton)
15' Foul  Baines fouled by Wayne Rooney (Manchester United)
15' Throw-In  Leighton Baines (Everton)
13' Goal  Ryan Giggs (Manchester United). Assist by Van Persie
13' Shot on Goal  Ryan Giggs (Manchester United)
13' Cross  Robin Van Persie (Manchester United)
13' Free Kick  Robin Van Persie (Manchester United)
12' Foul  Jones fouled by Kevin Mirallas (Everton)
11' Throw-In  Leighton Baines (Everton)
11' Corner Kick  Robin Van Persie (Manchester United)
10' Shot  Robin Van Persie (Manchester United)
9' Throw-In  Patrice Evra (Manchester United)
8' Foul  Pienaar fouled by Patrice Evra (Manchester United)
6' Offside  Antonio Valencia (Manchester United)
6' Shot  Steven Pienaar (Everton)
6' Shot  Steven Pienaar (Everton)
6' Corner Kick  Leighton Baines (Everton)
5' Cross  Phil Neville (Everton)
5' Goal Kick  Tim Howard (Everton)
4' Shot  Wayne Rooney (Manchester United)
3' Throw-In  Leighton Baines (Everton)
3' Cross  Tom Cleverley (Manchester United)
2' Cross  Ryan Giggs (Manchester United)
2' Free Kick  Ryan Giggs (Manchester United)
2' Foul  Rooney fouled by Darron Gibson (Everton)
2' Cross  Ryan Giggs (Manchester United)
1' Cross  Antonio Valencia (Manchester United)
1' Throw-In  Rafael (Manchester United)
1' Start Half 
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SOGShots on Goal
CKCorner Kicks
CRCrosses
OffOffside
FCFouls Committed
FSFouls Suffered
YCYellow Cards
RCRed Cards
GAGoals Against
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