A controversial penalty and sensational second-half fightback helped Manchester United beat Tottenham and retain their grip on top spot in the Premier League. Darren Bent smashed home from close range and Luka Modric converted Aaron Lennon's cross as Spurs dominated.
But then Ronaldo scored from the spot after Heurelho Gomes was harshly ruled to have felled Michael Carrick. Wayne Rooney quickly equalised before further goals for Ronaldo, Rooney and a Dimitar Berbatov secured the victory.