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Ronaldo is shackled by Arsenal players

Manchester United 2-1 Arsenal: Cristiano Ronaldo is shadowed by three Arsenal players during the frantic start at Old Trafford

Wayne Rooney struggles to shake off the advances of Arsenal's Emmanuel Eboue

United are frustrated by the London side with Wayne Rooney struggling to shake off the advances of Arsenal's Emmanuel Eboue

Arsenal's Jens Lehman makes a save from Wayne Rooney

Gunners keeper Jens Lehman makes a fine save to deny Rooney as United start to create a number of openings in front of goal

Emmanuel Adebayor bundles the ball into the United net

Arsenal take the lead just after the break as Emmanuel Adebayor bundles the ball into the United net in the 48th minute

Ronaldo fires home the penalty for United

The hosts equalise in the 54th minute as Ronaldo fires home the penalty after William Gallas handles in the box

Ronaldo celebrates his penalty

The penalty is Ronaldo's 38th goal of an amazing season in which he has emerged as one of the best players in world football

Owen Hargreaves celebrates giving United the lead

Old Trafford erupts as Owen Hargreaves sends a delightful free-kick over the Arsenal wall and into the net in the 72nd minute

Liverpool's players observe a minute's silence in memory of those who died in the Hillsborough disaster

Liverpool 3-1 Blackburn: Anfield observes a minute's silence in memory of those who died in the Hillsborough disaster 19 years ago

Blackburn's Steven Reid hassles Xabi Alonso

Blackburn's Steven Reid hassles Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso as the visitors frustrate the hosts during the early exchanges

Steven Reid feels the full force of Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel's tackle

Reid feels the full force of Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel's tackle as the hosts look to dominate in all areas of the pitch

Jason Roberts vies with Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher

Blackburn forward Jason Roberts is thwarted by defender Jamie Carragher as Rovers look to create some rare attacking opportunities

Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry watches alongside former chairman David Moores

Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry is the focus of attention away from the pitch as he watches alongside former chairman David Moores

Dirk Kuyt shields the ball from Blackburn defender Stephen Warnock

Dirk Kuyt provides support for Fernando Torres but Liverpool fail to convert a number of chances during the goalless first half

Steven Gerrard celebrates scoring the opener

Liverpool take the lead on the hour mark as Steven Gerrard skips through Blackburn's defence before calmly slotting home

Fernando Torres heads in Liverpool's second

Fernando Torres heads in the second to become the first Liverpool player to score in seven successive top-flight games at Anfield

Andriy Voronin slides in to poke home Liverpool's third

Andriy Voronin slides in Liverpool's third as the Reds secure the win that takes them five points clear of Everton in fourth

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez smiles after the win

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez can afford to smile at the final whistle despite Roque Santa Cruz's goal for Blackburn in injury time




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Saturday's football photos
12 Apr 08 |  Football


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