23 games played and just 10 goals conceded. That's just ... Wow! Of the 19 other teams in the Barclays Premier League, only 6 teams have been able to find the back of United's net. Most of it courtesy of their ongoing record run of 12 consecutive clean sheets. This watertight defence has made up for an attack that's still trying to find some kind of form. Injuries to Ronaldo, at the start of the season, and now Rooney haven't helped. But United now have a two point lead at the top with a game in hand over 2nd placed Liverpool.
Everton last weekend was a tough one even if it was at Old Trafford and another 1-0 was always on the cards after the exertions mid-week at West Brom, which by the way gave a glimpse of the type of football we are capable of. All in all it wasn't a bad week but for the misfortunes of Chelsea at Anfield. A draw [or as Sir Alex Ferguson wished - a defeat for both teams] would have suited United just fine. However, FA Cup misery and Gerrard's injury mid-week would have remedied the exultations of any Scouser over their defeat of the Blues.
Up next is a trip to Upton Park where we haven't had much joy for a couple of seasons now. With Zola's men in good form themselves, it will be a test for the defence to continue their unbeaten run against Carlton Cole and co. But i think our 'winning and not conceding' run will continue and United could be 4 points clear at least with a game in hand after the latest round of fixtures. Because i think Liverpool will struggle at Fratton Park without Steven Gerrard and could come away with just a point even though Portsmouth are in free fall.
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