Antonio Valencia and Ashley Young scored late goals to give Manchester United a 2-0 win at Blackburn on Monday, extending the defending champion’s lead to five points in the Premier League.
With seven rounds left, United is clear of crosstown rival Manchester City and favourite to win its 20th league title.
There’s many a slip ‘twixt cup and lip. We southerners who are tired of the prating, flatulent Manchester United folk would be glad to see anybody topple them, even Manchester City. And yes, yes, the southern clubs are sharpening their act. See especially Tottenham next season.