The important "Man Utd" victory brought the team closer to the "Premier" league title (PHOTO, VIDEO) © EuroFootball.com

Late goals from Luis Valencia and Ashley Young secured an important victory for "Man Utd" in the English Premier League match against Blackburn.

The country's champions defeated the team fighting for survival in the league 2-0, increasing their lead over second-placed "Man City" to five points.

The battle was not easy for the visitors, but in the 81st minute, coach Sir Alex Ferguson could celebrate in his usual style as Valencia scored with a powerful strike from a sharp angle.

Blackburn's hopes of equalizing were shattered just a few minutes later when Ashley Young doubled the lead after coming on as a substitute.

Blackburn 0 - 2 Man Utd 81' [0 - 1] L.Valencia 86' [0 - 2] A.Young

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Most of the time was spent in a tough battle (© Scanpix)

Valencia scored the first goal (© Scanpix)

Young doubles the score (© Scanpix)