Ronaldo puts United in pole position to retain title

0 Comments | AFP, March, 2008

MANCHESTER, England (AFP) — Cristiano Ronaldo was hailed as a footballing "genius" after the Portugal winger eclipsed George Best as the highest-scoring winger in Manchester United's history and helped edge the Red Devils closer to another English title.

Ronaldo took his United scoring tally for the season to a remarkable 33 goals after hitting the net twice as Sir Alex Ferguson's side defeated Bolton 2-0 at Old Trafford on Wednesday.

United, who entertain fourth-placed Liverpool on Sunday, are now clear favourites to retain the Premier League title after opening up a three-point advantage over second-placed Arsenal with eight games to play.

Ronaldo went past Best's record of 32 goals in a single season -- set in 1967-68 -- with two fabulous first-half...

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