Manchester United maintained their six point lead over Chelsea in the Premiership after a 4-0 thrashing of Watford on Wednesday. The win raised United's point tally to 60 at the top of the Premiership table while Chelsea, who beat Blackburn 3-0, remain on their trail. Cristiano Ronaldo opened United's account from the penalty spot in the 20th minute after Ole Gunnar Solksjaer was fouled by Jay DeMerit in the area. Lloyd Doyley scored in his own goal just after the hour before strikes from Henrik Larsson and Wayne Rooney in the 70th and 71st minutes sealed the win for the Red Devils.
Drogba was on target for the Blues In Stamford Bridge, Chelsea produced a 3-0 victory over Blackburn to keep their title hopes alive. Didier Drogba netted Chelsea's first in the sixth minute while Frank Lampard and Salomon Kalou registered second-half goals. In other matches, Charlton held Bolton to a 1-1 draw while Newcastle beat Aston Villa 3-1.
