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Wayne Rooney's stunning finish gave Manchester United a 2-1 victory over Manchester City at Old Trafford on Saturday which left the leaders firmly in control of the title race.
Rooney erased memories of what had been a mediocre performance, personally and by his team, when he produced a moment of genius in the 78th minute.
Paul Scholes found Nani on the right and his cross was despatched into the bottom corner of the City goal by Rooney's spectacular overhead kick.
Sir Alex Ferguson's side are now seven points ahead of second placed Arsenal, who host Wolves later on Saturday, while City are a further point behind and have played a game more than their bitter rivals.
United's opening goal, four minutes from the half-time whistle, came largely against the run of play but was just reward for Nani, the Portuguese winger, who had been United's most dangerous attacking player throughout the first period.
Wide on the right, Nani had often been United's only potent threat but, when the opener arrived, it came from a long punt through the middle from home goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar.
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