Smith stunner helps United to victory

Manchester United 2 Norwich 1

Manchester United have beaten Norwich 2-1 in a game that will be remembered for an amazing Alan Smith goal.

United had an early scare as Norwich's on-loan Arsenal striker David Bentley hammered the crossbar with a 35-yard effort on 32 minutes.

But just a minute later David Bellion was on hand to flick home Alan Smith's wayward header to give United the lead.

United were firmly in control and made it 2-0 when Alan Smith controlled the ball, swiveled and struck a magnificent volley off the far post.

Paul McVeigh gave Norwich hope late on but despite a few scares, United held on.