Saints defender Michael Svensson climbs above Ruud Van Nistelrooy in an end-to-end game at St Mary's

Van Nistelrooy receives an enthusiastic celebration from Gary Neville after he converts the defender's cross

Man Utd goalkeeper Fabien Barthez is stretchered off past Alex Ferguson just before half-time

Ryan Giggs silences his recent critics with another goal as Manchester United take control of the game

Saints goalkeeper Antti Niemi joins Barthez when he is stretchered off after this clash with Van Nistelrooy

Captain Roy Keane (centre) leads the Red Devils in blue to a 2-0 win, again showing championship form