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Manchester United moved back to the top of the Premier League as a sublime Ryan Giggs goal saw them overcome West Ham.

The Hammers gave United with a stern test and Carlton Cole had an ambitious chip saved in their best chance.

The visitors were not at their free-flowing best but Giggs cut in from the left and curled in a shot to provide the moment of magic needed for the win.

West Ham tried to work a way back into the game but United stood firm to complete a 13th league clean sheet.

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The result ended West Ham’s run of six league games without a defeat and, despite their good play, they just could find a way through United’s defence.

Hammers boss Gianfranco Zola was famed for his style and vision as a player and his team showed plenty of that, along with a sense of purpose and industry, as they tried to end United’s run of seven league wins on the trot.

THIS SEASON’S REVERSE FIXTURE

Manchester United 2-0 West Ham United

29 October 2008 – Ref: Peter Walton
Man Utd scorers: Ronaldo 14, 30