The match got underway a few minutes late as United winger Ronaldo was presented with his FIFPro Player of the Year trophy in front of his home fans.

Dimitar Berbatov got things going quickly, taking a shot from 12 yards out that would have been a goal had Matthew Upson not brilliantly deflected it for a corner.

Ronaldo justified his earlier award presentation when he scored in the 14th minute. He neatly put the ball home from the middle of the area off Nani's cross after some sustained pressure by the defending champions.

Anderson had a great chance to double the Red Devils' lead in the 21st minute. He intercepted a poor Lee Bowyer pass right in front of goal and only needed to beat Robert Green, but the Brazilian kicked it right at the grateful 'keeper.

Ronaldo bagged is brace on the half hour, thanks to Berbatov's brilliant work. The Bulgarian streaked down the wing past a number of Hammers to cross to Ronaldo, who slid the ball home from close range.

The second half started off slowly, with Carlos Tevez creating a rare chance after 54 minutes. Ronaldo did some good work down the wing to cross in, and Tevez spun past the defence but Hayden Mullins was on hand to block the shot.

A very closely shorn Wayne Rooney replaced Nani with 20-odd minutes to go as United sought a third goal in a much more subdued second stanza. He tried his best to get his name on the scoresheet, taking several shots at goal, but it was not to be.

(Source: Soccer365.com)