Manchester United landed eight points clear at the top of the Premier League after a hard-fought win against Blackburn. Wayne Rooney sent in a shot to put United ahead in the 23rd minute but a precise Roque Santa Cruz finish turned out to be an equalizer. Cristiano Ronaldo powered in a signature free-kick for the Red Devils, and Morten Gamst Pedersen was denied a penalty late on for the visitors. Match score is Manchester United 2-1 Blackburn.

Pictures of the match can be viewed below, courtesy of bbc.co.uk.

1-0 Wayne Rooney 23"

1-1 Roque Santa Cruz 32"

2-1 Cristiano Ronaldo 60"