Abby Brammell

Manchester United's Rafael, right, fights for the ball against Wigan's Cho Won-Hee during their English Premier League soccer match at Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester, England, Wednesday Dec. 30, 2009. 20


Manchester United's Wayne Rooney, centre, fires a shot at goal despite the attentions of Wigan's Emmerson Boyce, right, and Hendry Thomas during their English Premier League soccer match at Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester, England, Wednesday Dec. 30, 2009.



Wigan Athletic's Emmerson Boyce (R) challenges Manchester United's Dimitar Berbatov during their English Premier League soccer match in Manchester, northern England December 30, 2009.



MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 30: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United tangles with Jordi Gomez of Wigan Athletic during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Wigan Athletic at Old Trafford on December 30, 2009 in Manchester, England.



Manchester United's Park Ji-Sung, right, fights for the ball against Wigan's Mario Melchiot during their English Premier League soccer match at Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester, England, Wednesday Dec. 30, 2009.


photo: AP