john the tinca
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Oh DearMan Utd 1-0 Sunderland
Nemanja Vidic scored in injury time to hand Manchester United a victory against managerless Sunderland.
The Wearsiders looked set to earn a stunning point after a resolute defensive effort until defender Vidic tapped in after Michael Carrick had hit the post.
Sunderland keeper Marton Fulop was in inspired form and United missed a string of chances as they dominated throughout.
Dimitar Berbatov headed over and Anderson was denied by a last-ditch challenge before Vidic saved the day.
His goal came as United looked set to fall further behind their title rivals as they headed for a rare goalless draw at Old Trafford.
The three points will come as huge relief to Sir Alex Ferguson, who watched on from the stands as he completed his touchline ban.
He will have looked on for much of it in utter frustration as Sunderland came with damage limitation in mind after a week in which they lost manager Roy Keane.
FULL BBC REPORT
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