Manchester United hosted Bolton Wanderers in the English Premier League on Saturday, October 17, 2009. Here’s a recap of the match along with video highlights.
Manchester United beats Bolton Wanderers 2-1 – Video Highlights
Manchester United had held on for a 2-1 lead against Bolton on Saturday in the English Premier League. Bolton had a chance to get a result but shot themselves in the foot early on as they gave up an own goal. Zat Knight conceded an own goal as Manchester United led 1-0 after only five minutes. Antonio Valencia made it 2-0 for Man U in the 33rd minute as it would be 2-0 at halftime.
Bolton hung around and cut the lead in half in the 75th minute with a goal from Matthew Taylor to make it 1-2. Neither team would score in the final 15 minutes as Man U would hold on for another home victory.
| SCORING SUMMARY | |
| Manchester United | Bolton Wanderers |
| Zat Knight (og 5) | Matthew Taylor (75) |
| Antonio Valencia (33) | |
| MATCH STATS | ||
| Manchester United | Bolton Wanderers | |
| Shots (on Goal) | 15(7) | 19(6) |
| Fouls | 16 | 10 |
| Corner Kicks | 13 | 1 |
| Offsides | 4 | 1 |
| Time of Possession | 61% | 40% |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Saves | 5 | 6 |
