Darren Fletcher anchored a midfield that also included LeeMartin and goalscorers GibsonandEvans, while Sir Alex relied ontheteenage front pairing ofAndersonandCampbell.
Veteran midfielder Paul Scholes, who has been reportedly pondering his future, lashed home his 99th Premier League goal on the stroke of halftime and then his potential young successor DarrenGibson followed up his midweek double with a similarly impressive strike in the 61st minute.