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Monday 3 May 2010

Sunderland 0 - 1 Man Utd

Nani scored the only goal as Manchester United overcame Sunderland to ensure the Premier League title race will go down to the final day of the season. With leaders Chelsea beating Liverpool earlier in the day to go four points clear, United knew they had to win. Nani drilled them ahead before Dimitar Berbatov missed two chances and headed a third onto the bar, while a Michael Carrick shot was cleared off the line.

Sunderland threatened sporadically but United held firm for an imperative win. It keeps them a point behind Chelsea ahead of the last round of matches next Sunday.

The Blues will clinch the title if they beat Wigan at Stamford Bridge, while United must get the better of Stoke and hope Carlo Ancelotti's men fail to pick up all three points. United kicked off knowing that nothing other than a victory would suffice if they were to keep alive their hopes of an unprecedented fourth straight Premier League title. (BBC Sport)