Bolton 2-2 Manchester United – Premier League Matchday 6 – All Highlights & Goals – [HQ]

Bolton 2-2 Manchester United 26.09.2010 09.26.2010 Zat Knight Goal 5 Nani Goal 23 Martin Petrov Goal 67 Michael Owen Goal 74 Manchester United failed to close to gap on Chelsea and another draw away from home coupled with a series of defensive frailties gives another headache to Sir Alex Ferguson. With Carlo Ancelotti’s excellent start to the season brought to an abrupt halt at Eastlands yesterday, the onus was on United to press home the advantage. But their form away from Old Trafford has been unconvincing and the inability to keep a clean sheet has once again halted United’s title challenge. After last Sunday’s influential display by Dimitar Berbatov, the Bulgarian’s first involvement was to latch onto an exquisite ball thread through by Wayne Rooney in the opening minute. Berbatov, who single-handedly sunk Liverpool at Old Trafford, lashed wildly at the ball and the shot flew into the stands. United have uncharacteristically leaked goals away from home this term, and following the tradition of their newly-acquired flaw, Bolton took an early lead through Zat Knight. From a Martin Petrov corner, the centre-back eluded Jonny Evans, who was delegated the responsibility of marking, and flicked the ball eloquently past Patrice Evra who had strayed off his post. The lively opening saw the two sides create good opportunities and both Jussi Jaaskelainen and Edwin van der Saar were tested early on. But Bolton showed a fearlessness which teams are beginning to adopt when they …