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Journalism of Courage
Manchester United opened up a three-point lead at the top of the Premier League after cruising past lowly Bolton Wanderers 2-0 on Wednesday.
The prolific Cristiano Ronaldo inspired the re-shuffled Reds to a fourth consecutive league victory with two classy first-half goals to take his tally for the season to 33.
In a rip-roaring London derby at White Hart Lane, Chelsea led three times against Tottenham Hotspur but were held 4-4. Joe Cole8217;s double looked to have earned Chelsea the points before Robbie Keane struck a superb 88th-minute equaliser.
Victory would have put Chelsea level on points with Arsenal but they still trail the Gunners by two points and United by five.
Ronaldo was captain for the night at Old Trafford and the Portuguese winger repaid manager Alex Ferguson8217;s tribute with a masterful display to see off struggling Bolton.
With several first-teamers, including Wayne Rooney, rested Ronaldo took charge. He crashed in his first after nine minutes following a corner and adding yet another swerving free kick to his dazzling collection to make the game safe by halftime. He has now surpassed the 32 goals scored by George Best in the 1967-68 season, the highest season8217;s tally for a United winger.
Shot in the foot
CHELSEA were left kicking themselves after squandering two points at Spurs, having led 3-1 with 15 minutes to go.
Didier Drogba gave the Blues the lead with a third-minute header only for defender Jonathan Woodgate to equalise after 10.
Michael Essien restored Chelsea8217;s lead and Cole made it 3-1 after 52 minutes. Dimitar Berbatov headed Spurs back into contention and substitute Tom Huddlestone made it 3-3. Cole pounced again but in a barnstorming finish Keane curled an unstoppable shot past Carlo Cudicini.
EPL top shots
Cristiano Ronaldo Man Utd 24
Fernando Torres Liverpool 20
Emanuel Adebayor Arsenal 19
Robbie Keane Tottenham 14
Dimitri Berbatov Tottenham 13
Mwaruwari Benjani Man City 13
Roque Santa Cruz Blackburn 12
Yakubu Everton 12
Nicolas Anelka Chelsea 11
Carlos Tevez Man Utd 11
Jermain Defoe Portsmouth 10
Steven Gerrard Liverpool 10
Frank Lampard Chelsea 10
