FULL TIME: MANCHESTER UNITED 2-0 BOLTON WANDERERS. United made hard work of beating Bolton at Old Trafford and referee Rob Styles shocking penalty decision certainly helped set them on their way to what was probably a deserved three points.
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We are into three minutes of injury time at Old Trafford and only poor control from Berbatov denies the Bulgarian the chance to make it three.
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Two superb chances for Paul Scholes but he contrive to miss both. First the midfielder is through one-on-one but Jaaskelainen saves before Park's return cross finds him again but Scholes screws wide.
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More good football from United as Rio Ferdinand breaks out from the back before Rooney feeds Nani in the box but his backheeled cross falls just behind Berbatov.
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The home side are cruising towards the final whistle now and completely controlling the ball as the heart for the fight seems to have left Bolton since that second goal.
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Substitution
Cristiano Ronaldo has shown why United miss him today but he is now replaced by fellow Portuguese winger Nani.
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That goal was much more like Manchester United and that is probably game over now at Old Trafford.
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Goal
MANCHESTER UNITED 2-0 BOLTON WANDERERS. Ronaldo and ROONEY combine superbly on the left hand side and the latter bends the ball past Jaaskelainen into the bottom corner for his first of the season.
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Bolton look unable to really create a meaningful chance to force themselves back into the game while United seem happy to wait for the ideal opening.
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Substitution
Ricardo Gardner has worked really hard today and he is now replaced by Polish striker Ebi Smolarek.
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Substitution
A double change for Manchester United as Paul Scholes and Wayne Rooney replace Anderson and Carlos Tevez.
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United are searching for the second that would probably kill the game off at this stage but Bolton continue to defend manfully despite their obvious disappointment.
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Substitution
Johan Elmander is coming off now to be replaced by Ricardo Vaz Te in attack.
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That goal has settled the hosts down a lot and they are beginning to play the ball around the midfield with their usual authority.
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No doubt Bolton boss Megson will have plenty to say about that decision come the full time whistle as replays again suggest Muamba took the ball as he tackled Ronaldo.
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Goal
MANCHESTER UNITED 1-0 BOLTON WANDERERS. Jaaskelainen is sent the wrong way by RONALDO who collects his first Premier League goal of the season from the spot.
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A terrible decision from referee Styles as the Bolton player takes the ball in the area but the referee gives the decision before Ronaldo even hits the floor.
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The rub of the green seems to be going against United as every time they create a chance their is a Bolton player throwing themselves in the way to block.
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Frustration is growing in the stands around Old Trafford as the home side again fail to break through and Messrs Rooney, Scholes and Giggs are now warming up.
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Bolton enjoy a little spell of possession and eventually Steinsson finds space on the right flank but his flashed cross is colected by Van Der Sar.
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Ronaldo and Berbatov inject some pace into a United attack and the Bulgarian cuts the ball back for Fletcher but his shot is scuffed into grateful arms of Jaaskelainen.
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United match Bolton on the woodwork count as Ronaldo controls a bobbling Neville cross and strikes against the foot of the post.
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Immediately Bolton could have taken the lead as a looped free-kick is half cleared as far as Gardner whose left footed half volley clips the foot of the post.
Second half
The second half is underway at Old Trafford and Bolton will need to alter the possession statistic if they are going to hold out here - United enjoyed over 80% of the possession in that half.
Half time
MANCHESTER UNITED 0-0 BOLTON WANDERERS. Another half of frustration for United as Jussi Jaaskelainen appears unbeatable between the sticks, although Fabrice Muamba has wasted the best chance of all at the other end to give the visitors a shock lead.
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United are still pressing but they are committing so many forward that you wonder whether there are perhaps too many cooks for them at times.
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Bolton are looking very dangerous on the break at times and Ricardo Gardner flashes the ball across the box but Vidic clears for a corner.
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What a chance on the break for Bolton as Fabrice Muamba appears on the edge of the six-yard box but somehow screws the ball wide off his left heel with the goal at his mercy.
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Ronaldo darts in from the left and dribbles across the penalty area before shooting but again Jaaskelainen is in hte right place to stop it again.
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Yellow Card
Kevin Davies picks up a booking and can have no complaints as he slides in on Vidic with his studs on show.
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Jussi Jaaskelainen is holdng firm as the last line of defence as Berbatov heads down for Rio Ferdinand who fires straight at the keeper.
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Anderson is the latest to test Jaaskelainen as he whips a shot in from the corner of the penalty area but the Icelandic goalkeeper is able to tip it over the bar once more.
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Ronaldo tries another free-kick but this time the angle is really against him as Jaaskelainen collects just inside his near post.
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A rare sortie forward from the visitors as Ricardo Gardner feeds Kevin Nolan inside the area but he can't keep his attempted chip under the cross bar.
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Bolton are doing a really good job of frustrating their hosts in this opening half hour by denying them time and space around the Trotters' penalty area.
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Yellow Card
Gavin McCann picks up a yellow card and this one is deserved after his second clumsy challenge in the space of three minutes.
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It is fast becoming an onslaught at the Theatre of Dreams but Bolton are restricting United to long range efforts so far and Gary Megson will be very pleased.
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Old Trafford is primed as Ronaldo lines up a trademark free-kick from all of 30 yards and he strikes it well but Jaaskelainen is across well to tip wide.
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Yellow Card
The first booking of the afternoon is given to Johan Elmander and its very harsh as he appeared to take the ball before making contact with Evra.
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Another superb move from United - once again involving Darren Fletcher - but as the Scot cuts the ball back Ronaldo and Berbatov run into each other and the chance is gone.
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It has been a relatively bright start here from both sides but Berbatov's header has been the only chance of note to date.
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All of a sudden Bolton are unable to get out of their half and Tevez fires in from range but Jaaskelainen fumbles out to Park - but the South Korean can only find the side netting.
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Great chance for Berbatov! Fletcher bends a lovely ball into the box from the right hand side and Berbatov rises but his header is easily stopped by Jaaskelainen.
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More good football from the hosts as Fletcher and Berbatov combine to create half a chance for the onrushing Ronaldo but his shot is rather scuffed into the chest of Jaaskelainen.
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The home side are starting to find a few gears for the first time as they enjoy a prolonged spell of possession, without really penetrating however.
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A bit better from United as Anderson bursts forwards and finds Ronaldo who unleashes his first shot in anger of the afternoon.
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United are unable to really get on the ball so far as Bolton are quick to pressurise and enjoying the better of the play in the attacking areas so far.
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The first shot of the match is also from the foot of a Bolton player as Kevin Nolan strides onto it 20 yards from goal and forces a save from Edwin Van Der Sar.
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Bolton make a pretty good start winning a couple of throws near the United area but Rio Ferdinand rises highest to clear.
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Kickoff
Rob Styles in the official today and he gets the game underway here.
Awaiting Kickoff
It was about this time last season that United hit the goal trail but have a history of performing well at Old Trafford so this afternoon's clash should be entertaining.
Man Utd: Van der Sar, Neville, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra, Ronaldo, Fletcher, Anderson, Park, Tevez, Berbatov
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Bolton boss Gary Megson will be delighted at record signing Johan Elmander's return to full fitness while Gary Cahill is also back in the starting lineup at the heart of the back four.
Awaiting Kickoff
Sir Alex Ferguson's side have struggled to find the net this term but Cristiano Ronaldo starts for the first time while Wayne Rooney has to make do with a place amongst the substitutes.
Awaiting Kickoff
Welcome to Old Trafford where Champions Manchester United entertain Bolton Wanderers as they look to find top form after a sluggish start to the season.
Manchester United
Bolton Wanderers
Full time
FULL TIME: MANCHESTER UNITED 2-0 BOLTON WANDERERS. United made hard work of beating Bolton at Old Trafford and referee Rob Styles shocking penalty decision certainly helped set them on their way to what was probably a deserved three points.
We are into three minutes of injury time at Old Trafford and only poor control from Berbatov denies the Bulgarian the chance to make it three.
Two superb chances for Paul Scholes but he contrive to miss both. First the midfielder is through one-on-one but Jaaskelainen saves before Park's return cross finds him again but Scholes screws wide.
More good football from United as Rio Ferdinand breaks out from the back before Rooney feeds Nani in the box but his backheeled cross falls just behind Berbatov.
The home side are cruising towards the final whistle now and completely controlling the ball as the heart for the fight seems to have left Bolton since that second goal.
Substitution
Cristiano Ronaldo has shown why United miss him today but he is now replaced by fellow Portuguese winger Nani.
That goal was much more like Manchester United and that is probably game over now at Old Trafford.
Goal
MANCHESTER UNITED 2-0 BOLTON WANDERERS. Ronaldo and ROONEY combine superbly on the left hand side and the latter bends the ball past Jaaskelainen into the bottom corner for his first of the season.
Bolton look unable to really create a meaningful chance to force themselves back into the game while United seem happy to wait for the ideal opening.
Substitution
Ricardo Gardner has worked really hard today and he is now replaced by Polish striker Ebi Smolarek.
Substitution
A double change for Manchester United as Paul Scholes and Wayne Rooney replace Anderson and Carlos Tevez.
United are searching for the second that would probably kill the game off at this stage but Bolton continue to defend manfully despite their obvious disappointment.
Substitution
Johan Elmander is coming off now to be replaced by Ricardo Vaz Te in attack.
That goal has settled the hosts down a lot and they are beginning to play the ball around the midfield with their usual authority.
No doubt Bolton boss Megson will have plenty to say about that decision come the full time whistle as replays again suggest Muamba took the ball as he tackled Ronaldo.
Goal
MANCHESTER UNITED 1-0 BOLTON WANDERERS. Jaaskelainen is sent the wrong way by RONALDO who collects his first Premier League goal of the season from the spot.
A terrible decision from referee Styles as the Bolton player takes the ball in the area but the referee gives the decision before Ronaldo even hits the floor.
The rub of the green seems to be going against United as every time they create a chance their is a Bolton player throwing themselves in the way to block.
Frustration is growing in the stands around Old Trafford as the home side again fail to break through and Messrs Rooney, Scholes and Giggs are now warming up.
Bolton enjoy a little spell of possession and eventually Steinsson finds space on the right flank but his flashed cross is colected by Van Der Sar.
Ronaldo and Berbatov inject some pace into a United attack and the Bulgarian cuts the ball back for Fletcher but his shot is scuffed into grateful arms of Jaaskelainen.
United match Bolton on the woodwork count as Ronaldo controls a bobbling Neville cross and strikes against the foot of the post.
Immediately Bolton could have taken the lead as a looped free-kick is half cleared as far as Gardner whose left footed half volley clips the foot of the post.
Second half
The second half is underway at Old Trafford and Bolton will need to alter the possession statistic if they are going to hold out here - United enjoyed over 80% of the possession in that half.
Half time
MANCHESTER UNITED 0-0 BOLTON WANDERERS. Another half of frustration for United as Jussi Jaaskelainen appears unbeatable between the sticks, although Fabrice Muamba has wasted the best chance of all at the other end to give the visitors a shock lead.
United are still pressing but they are committing so many forward that you wonder whether there are perhaps too many cooks for them at times.
Bolton are looking very dangerous on the break at times and Ricardo Gardner flashes the ball across the box but Vidic clears for a corner.
What a chance on the break for Bolton as Fabrice Muamba appears on the edge of the six-yard box but somehow screws the ball wide off his left heel with the goal at his mercy.
Ronaldo darts in from the left and dribbles across the penalty area before shooting but again Jaaskelainen is in hte right place to stop it again.
Yellow Card
Kevin Davies picks up a booking and can have no complaints as he slides in on Vidic with his studs on show.
Jussi Jaaskelainen is holdng firm as the last line of defence as Berbatov heads down for Rio Ferdinand who fires straight at the keeper.
Anderson is the latest to test Jaaskelainen as he whips a shot in from the corner of the penalty area but the Icelandic goalkeeper is able to tip it over the bar once more.
Ronaldo tries another free-kick but this time the angle is really against him as Jaaskelainen collects just inside his near post.
A rare sortie forward from the visitors as Ricardo Gardner feeds Kevin Nolan inside the area but he can't keep his attempted chip under the cross bar.
Bolton are doing a really good job of frustrating their hosts in this opening half hour by denying them time and space around the Trotters' penalty area.
Yellow Card
Gavin McCann picks up a yellow card and this one is deserved after his second clumsy challenge in the space of three minutes.
It is fast becoming an onslaught at the Theatre of Dreams but Bolton are restricting United to long range efforts so far and Gary Megson will be very pleased.
Old Trafford is primed as Ronaldo lines up a trademark free-kick from all of 30 yards and he strikes it well but Jaaskelainen is across well to tip wide.
Yellow Card
The first booking of the afternoon is given to Johan Elmander and its very harsh as he appeared to take the ball before making contact with Evra.
Another superb move from United - once again involving Darren Fletcher - but as the Scot cuts the ball back Ronaldo and Berbatov run into each other and the chance is gone.
It has been a relatively bright start here from both sides but Berbatov's header has been the only chance of note to date.
All of a sudden Bolton are unable to get out of their half and Tevez fires in from range but Jaaskelainen fumbles out to Park - but the South Korean can only find the side netting.
Great chance for Berbatov! Fletcher bends a lovely ball into the box from the right hand side and Berbatov rises but his header is easily stopped by Jaaskelainen.
More good football from the hosts as Fletcher and Berbatov combine to create half a chance for the onrushing Ronaldo but his shot is rather scuffed into the chest of Jaaskelainen.
The home side are starting to find a few gears for the first time as they enjoy a prolonged spell of possession, without really penetrating however.
A bit better from United as Anderson bursts forwards and finds Ronaldo who unleashes his first shot in anger of the afternoon.
United are unable to really get on the ball so far as Bolton are quick to pressurise and enjoying the better of the play in the attacking areas so far.
The first shot of the match is also from the foot of a Bolton player as Kevin Nolan strides onto it 20 yards from goal and forces a save from Edwin Van Der Sar.
Bolton make a pretty good start winning a couple of throws near the United area but Rio Ferdinand rises highest to clear.
Kickoff
Rob Styles in the official today and he gets the game underway here.
Awaiting Kickoff
It was about this time last season that United hit the goal trail but have a history of performing well at Old Trafford so this afternoon's clash should be entertaining.
Awaiting Kickoff
Bolton: Jaaskelainen, Steinsson, Cahill, Andrew O'Brien, Samuel, Davies, Nolan, McCann, Muamba, Gardner, Elmander
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Man Utd: Van der Sar, Neville, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra, Ronaldo, Fletcher, Anderson, Park, Tevez, Berbatov
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Bolton boss Gary Megson will be delighted at record signing Johan Elmander's return to full fitness while Gary Cahill is also back in the starting lineup at the heart of the back four.
Awaiting Kickoff
Sir Alex Ferguson's side have struggled to find the net this term but Cristiano Ronaldo starts for the first time while Wayne Rooney has to make do with a place amongst the substitutes.
Awaiting Kickoff
Welcome to Old Trafford where Champions Manchester United entertain Bolton Wanderers as they look to find top form after a sluggish start to the season.