Premiership: United two up at the break

Ruud van Nistelrooy converted a penalty against Tottenham at Old Trafford to become the first Manchester United player since Brian McClair 14 years ago to score 30 competitive goals in a season.

Premiership: United two up at the break
Wed, 06 Mar, 2002 - 21:01

Manchester United 2, Tottenham 0 (half-time)

Ruud van Nistelrooy converted a penalty against Tottenham at Old Trafford to become the first Manchester United player since Brian McClair 14 years ago to score 30 competitive goals in a season.

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