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LONDON - Premier League leaders Manchester United outclassed bottom side Watford 4-0 today to maintain their six-point lead over Chelsea, who beat Blackburn Rovers 3-0.
A Cristiano Ronaldo penalty on 20 minutes, a Lloyd Doyley own goal and strikes from Henrik Larsson and Wayne Rooney gave United a comfortable win despite resting several players.
Chelsea, now on 54 points, did their bit with Didier Drogba notching his 15th league goal of the season, Frank Lampard netting a 30-metre shot and Salomon Kalou adding a late third.
It was not all good news for champions Chelsea. England left back Ashley Cole was stretchered off with what looked like a serious injury after jarring his knee.
- REUTERS