Man Utd win opens five-point lead on Man City

Manchester United now sit five points clear of Manchester City after a 2-0 victory over Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park.Goals from Antonio Valencia and Ashley Young gave United the points, despite stout resistance from relegation threatened Blackburn. Rovers held out until the last ten minutes, when United scored twice to leave them comfortably ahead at the top of the table.Now is the time to buy Manchester United tickets, FA Cup tickets or Champions League tickets online.United boss Alex Ferguson was fulsome in his praise for Young's goal. As he said, the timing was crucial. "Coming so late in the game that goal is so important, and it perhaps typifies the history of this club in a way in that we kept going and got our reward in the end" Ferguson told journalists, adding that "It could be a very important moment."Young scored from what seemed like an impossibly acute angle, but Ferguson knew that he had the capability stating that "if you don't try to shoot then you never know if you can score. Whether it was a cross or a shot it doesn't matter because it was hit with such incredible power."United were frustrated by Blackburn's defending, but controlled possession throughout. Ferguson highlighted the perseverance and commitment of his team in pressuring Blackburn until the final whistle.