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| Sporting Braga | 1-3 | Manchester United |
| Aston Villa | 2-3 | Manchester United |
Manchester United's remarkable record of snatching victory from the jaws of defeat this season continued last week, with Mexico striker Chicharito the hero for the Red Devils with three goals in two appearances (though he will no doubt claim four).
The 24-year-old capped his side's win away at Sporting Braga in midweek to seal their progression to the Champions League knock-out phase, rounding goalkeeper Beto before poking high into the roof of the net after his initial effort was cleared off the line.
However, it was during Saturday's victory over Aston Villa that Javier Hernandez had his biggest impact. Introduced at half-time and with his side trailing 2-0 after 50 minutes, the 'Little Pea' turned the game on its head, first slotting coolly beneath Brad Guzan following Paul Scholes' pass before driving Rafael's cross in off defender Ron Vlaar.
And with only three minutes of normal time remaining, the former Chivas hitman sealed another vital win for Sir Alex Ferguson's side, steering Robin van Persie's free kick into the bottom corner with a superb diving header, extending United's lead at the top of the Premier League to two points.
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