Dimitar Berbatov scored a hat-trick as Manchester United thrashed 10-man
Wigan to move level on points with Premier League leaders Manchester
City. After a series of flat performances following their 6-1 mauling by City
in October, United have recently recovered some of their former
swagger, scoring 11 goals in three consecutive victories
Berbatov fired United 2-0 ahead and netted the third after the break with a neat turn and powerful finish.
Antonio Valencia rifled into the corner before Berbatov scored from the spot.
Wigan were enraged by referee Phil Dowd's decision to award the penalty for an Antolin Alcaraz challenge on Park which took place just outside the box.
But the scoreline did not flatter United, who have now hit 16 goals in four successive league victories to reignite their title challenge.
City's 0-0 draw at West Brom means both teams have 45 points, with City's lead on goal difference now cut to only five.
And United's victory was all the more impressive given the makeshift nature of a team depleted by illness and injuries.
Michael Carrick and Antonio Valencia lined up in defence, Darron Gibson in midfield and Berbatov was handed a rare opportunity alongside Javier Hernandez up front.
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