Manchester United broke their goal-scoring crisis on Tuesday night in a dramatic encounter at home to Middlesbrough.

Fergie filled his side of young talents but Cristiano Ronaldo was one of the few big names in the squad to play as a starter.

The Portuguese talisman opened the score line at the 25th minute to put his side ahead at half time. But Gareth’s Middlesbrough fought back to equalize ten minutes into the second half through A. Johnson.

At that point in time, the Reds were in danger of suffering yet another embarrassing result but when Pogatetz was sent off for a nasty foul on Rodrigo Possebon, Middlesbrough lost the momentum, and Man United took the advantage.

Ryan Giggs gave Manchester United the lead with eleven minutes left of normal time; the Red Devils could celebrate their first second goal in a match this season.

Gareth’s side never looked like equalizing to push the game into extra time. Instead, it was Ronaldo’s Portuguese compatriot, Nani, who sealed the win with a 90th minute goal.

Manchester United has qualified in the last 16 of the Carling Cup, and this win has raised everyone’s confidence to a higher level.

The EPL defending Champions meet Bolton in the league on Saturday afternoon.

Written by: Angela Asante