United took an early lead in the 3rd minute from Kieran Richardson, and then blew their advantage away just before half time with Mark Viduka’s equalizer for Boro.
2nd half was boring. Boro all out defending, and worked perfectly against United. Frankly it was a poor game by United’s standard; credits to Middlesbrough for defending well… but United had been poor in the 2nd half.
In fact the Red Devils were lucky not to concede a penalty late in the game; replay showed that it was a foul in the box. That’s why I am putting the title “Lucky United.”
It was a 6-point lead a few weeks ago at the Premiership table; it could be reduced to one if Chelsea win their next match.
I am thinking if Cristiano had used up all their fuel against AS Roma… after that smashing 7-1 victory, Ronaldo’s form seemed to be dropping quite a bit. Hope he could perform to his best again, and he needs to do that soon… Manchester United need him.