Manchester United claimed a priceless victory at the Britannia Stadium after a Javier Hernandez double sealed a crucial three points against an impressive Stoke City.
In what had been a chaotic week at Old Trafford with the astonishing Wayne Rooney saga finally drawing to an end on Friday, the Red Devils arrived at the Britannia Stadium knowing that only a victory would keep the pressure on current runaway leaders Chelsea who had extended their lead to eight points with their comfortable win over Wolves yesterday.