The Reds played a poor first half of football at Ewood Park and Roque Santa Cruz gave Blackburn the lead after a mistake in United`s defense. United missed many chances and were heading towards their first defeat since Porthsmouth in the FA Cup.
They kept pressing on in the second half with Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani barely missing the goal. Coupled with Friedel`s incredible saves it really looked bad for the Red Devils but then Carlos Tevez headed home a vital equaliser in the 88th minute and United got that all important 3 point lead over Chelsea before the match at Stamford Bridge next Saturday.
Final score: Blackburn Rovers – Manchester United 1-1
