FA Cup: United take the lead

Rudd Van Nistelrooy has scored his second and Manchester United's third to give them a three-two lead.

Sun, 06 Jan, 2002 - 20:44

Rudd Van Nistelrooy has scored his second and Manchester United's third to give them a three-two lead.

United fought back from two-nil down to take the lead.

Latest score: Aston Villa 2 3 Manchester United.

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