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On Sunday, in the 26th round of the English Premier League, the footballers of "Man Utd" last tested their abilities before facing a huge challenge in the UEFA Champions League eighth-final clash with Madrid's "Real" club.
At "Old Trafford" stadium, the proteges of Sir Alex Ferguson stood in the way of Liverpool's "Everton" eleven, whose "Red Devils" failed to win their last two matches.
However, this time "Man Utd" scored two goals in the first half and maintained the lead until the referee's final whistle, ending the match with a score of 2-0.
The hosts were marked by veteran Ryan Giggs and the top scorer of the championship, Robin van Persie.
By securing the victory, the red Manchester team increased the gap from the second-placed "Man City" team in the tournament table to a solid twelve points.
In another match, the footballers of Birmingham's "Aston Villa" defeated London's "West Ham" eleven 2-1 in front of their own fans.
Results / Standings / Video:
AVL 2 - 1 WHU:
MUN 2 - 0 EVE:
