Spurs awful recor at Old Trafford continued as Man Utd eased to victory – a two nil win with a some opportunistic fortune along the way.

Nani, who is seemingly improving each game at the moment, shone and had a part in both goals. Firstly swinging in a corner for the impressive Vidic to head in. Then, towards the end of the game, pouncing on Spurs’ keeper Gomes’ mis-understanding of the rules, to score himself.

The second goal proved controversial. Nani drove into the penalty area and was brought down. In hisappeal for a penalty, he handled the ball. Thinking referee Mark Clattenburg had awarded a free kick for the hand ball, Gomes placed the ball on the ground. Nani, now back on his feet, ran from behind Gomes and slotted the pall past him. Spurs were furious, but as Clattenburg didn’t award a free kick, the goal stood.

United were worthy winners. More similar results over the next couple of months should see United in a decent position going into the New Year, when, traditionally, we really get our season going!

It was a turmultuous week for United.

Sir Alex Ferguson took matters into his own hands. Clearly fed up with the speculation over Rooney’s future, Sir Alex outed the strikers desire to leave Old Trafford in a extraordinary Press Conference. However, questions still remain as to whether Rooney did indeed want to leave or was it transfer negotiations at their most cynical, orchestrated by Rooney’s agent Paul Stretford.

Either way, two days after the press conference, Rooney had penned a new deal keeping him Man Utd until 2015.

The most ardent Ferguson fans, and I’m one, believe the whole of the weeks events were shrewdly masterminded by the maestro himself. For what reasons are debatable. But very little happens at Old Trafford without Fergie’s say so….

Stoke City 1 – 2 Man Utd

Tuncay                Hernandez (2)

After the Wayne Rooney saga unfolded this week, it seems that United have steadied the ship somewhat. And in no small part to the back of Javier Hernandez’s head!

Rooney had been sent to Dubai after he signed his new 5 year contract, which allowed United to concentrate on what was a must win game. Ferguson let the team play, with the Reds controlling the game throughout.

A sublime backheader from The Little Pea put United ahead, and the game looked over. However, Tuncay invigorated the home team as he came off the bench and it was his stunner that levelled the game. Surely United wouldn’t throw another lead away this season?

No. Chicarito proved his worth again with a poachers goal with ten to play. Maybe Ferguson still knows how to spot a bargain after all. The Mexican’s double means that Man Utd picked up their first away win of the season. Hopefully this will prove a turning point in our season – and we’re still in second place – so not too bad a start!

An out of sorts United fired blanks as a Ferguson protege continued is poor record against the Master, but still frustated the Reds.

Steve Bruce’s men held United to a 0-0 at the stadium of light. They dominated the first half although the United were unlucky not to come out on top after the second.

When the line-up was announced, questions were asked in the media as to why Berbatov and Evra (both of whom wouldn’t be playing in the International break fixtures – for differing reasons) were omitted from the first XI. Additionally Hernandez was left out, and in Rooney’s  absence, United were definitely in need of an edge up front.

The goals didn’t come. United are left 5 points behind Chelsea, although unbeaten.

Two other important points to note… Liverpool are in the relegation zone after an abysmal start to the reason. More worryingly though, United are below City in the league…