Sunderland versus Man "U"

Federico Macheda was not even born when Ferguson won his first piece of silverware at Old Trafford but for the second week running his latest fledgling secured late victory, returning the champions back to the top of the league. It might not have had the technical excellence of his spectacular winning goal against Aston Villa last week but with only his second touch the 17-year-old Italian striker instinctively cushioned Michael Carrick’s mis-hit shot beyond Craig Gordon, to send the away fans into rapture. Macheda is now averaging a goal every 22 minutes. TheTamshee says: Man "U" bounce back after the disappointing result against Porto. click here to continue reading this Telegraph acticle on the new wonder kid at Man"U" long may his scoring record continue, the pud-lay-ins have not given up the title challenge just yet.

Man "U" versus Aston Villa

Federico Macheda, a seventeen-year-old Italian plucked from Lazio’s youth system two years ago, making his Manchester United debut, might just go down as the boy who struck the telling blow in the 2008-09 Premier League title race with the stunning injury-time goal that enabled the champions to secure a barely deserved 3 - 2 victory against Aston Villa that saw them dislodge Liverpool from top spot with one game still in hand. TheTamshee: breathed a sigh of relief with this wonder goal that propels the red devils back to the top of the premier league. The best team in the world has been in a trough since the humiliation of the Liverpool defeat, then the unexpected Fulham result, sent the pundits tongues a wagging. Enter the great Sir Alex, with a make shift team of youth, drive and of course raw talent. The stage was set for an open game which swung in favour of Man"U" in the end. Aston Villa players can hold there heads high, they gave it there best shot to no avail.