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Saturday, November 5, 2011

Manchester United 1-0 Sunderland: Wes Brown gifts three points to Sir Alex Ferguson as 25th anniversary present with own goal

Former Manchester United defender Wes Brown was the victim of an unfortunate deflection as his own goal saw the Red Devils take all three points despite an ordinary performance against Steve Bruce's Sunderland.

With Sir Alex Ferguson celebrating 25 years in charge at Old Trafford the defending champion did not offer many fireworks on this Bonfire Night but did enough to ensure it keeps itself on the tails of title rival Manchester City.

Before the game it was announced that the North Stand at the Theater of Dreams would be renamed after Ferguson while a statue of the legendary manager will also be unveiled in the near future.Sunderland boss and former United defender Steve Bruce

has now failed to beat his mentor in 18 managerial meetings - but felt his side had been robbed of the opportunity to sour the celebrations when they were denied a late penalty.

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