After a disappointing 1 – 1 draw away to Everton last weekend, clinching victory against West Ham was Manchester United’s sole aim.

Ferguson dropped Wayne Rooney on the bench and gave the chance for Tevez to start against start against his old club.

But it is Cristiano Ronaldo’s presence who inspired the Reds to victory. Ronaldo scored after 14 minutes with a left footed long rage shot to give Manchester United the lead.

And Zola’s Hammers never looked like threatening Fergie’s Big Boys. Manchester United had learned about their mistakes the last time around when they failed to kill the game against Everton; The Reds played positively and it was Cristiano Ronaldo once again who scored the second goal.

Berbatov controlled the ball in spectacular style near the end line, before feeding Ronaldo who squeezed the ball past the goal line.

Ronaldo’s first half double was enough to tie up Manchester United’s victory. However, the Champions still lie 6th in the table with a game in hand.

Written by: Angela Asante