The evergreen Giggs grabbed the only goal of a tight game at Upton Park just past the hour mark as fellow veteran Edwin van der Sar set a new record in goal.
West Ham matched the title favourites for long periods, with England new boy Carlton Cole having his team’s best chance in the first half as his attempted chip was plucked out of the air by Van der Sar after he had been sent clear
West Ham matched the title favourites for long periods, with England new boy Carlton Cole having his team’s best chance in the first half as his attempted chip was plucked out of the air by Van der Sar after he had been sent clear.
At the opposite end, Robert Green produced a smart reaction save after Cristiano Ronaldo had turned Paul Scholes’ wayward shot back towards goal.
Man of the match: Ryan Giggs – a masterful performance and brilliant goal by the veteran
Moment of the match: Giggs’ superb winner
Attempt of the match: In a game of not many chances on goal, it has to be Giggs’ goal.
Save of the match: Edwin van der Sar’s save from Carlton Cole’s chip
Talking point: Van der Sar breaking the British League record for consecutive minutes without conceding a goal
Ryan Giggs gives his reaction after scoring the winner as Manchester United beat West Ham.
Man Utd manager Sir Alex Ferguson gives his reaction
West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola gives his reaction
Tags: football, Giggs, Highlights
