Bolton v Manchester United

Five long weeks into the course and finally, my first live United game since my move to Cardiff. I glanced at the clock inside the Reebok after 20 minutes and could only look on in amazement at what I had just witnessed. Hansen claimed on MOTD the performance was the best he'd seen in 4 or 5 years. G.Nev and SAF were not far behind by saying it had been 2 or 3 years since they had played as well as that. Bolton Wanderers, trying at their best, simply did not get a kick.

My last game v Arsenal at Old Trafford was a disaster. The slender 1-0 defeat and the brilliance of the Gunners midfield slightly masked United's inept performance. On Saturday, the Red's rythmn, relentless attacking play and determination was nothing short of brilliant. And this was away to the team who hadn't conceded a goal at home and were sitting proudly in third in the Premiership table. Does this say more about United or the state of the Premiership?

Highlight of the day: Forget Rooney's hat-trick, the stylish four-nil victory or the fantastic away following from Manchester. For me, it was the unbelievable commitment of centre half Nemanja Vidic who epitomised the drive United are showing at the moment. Leaping through the air to command his defence, Rio Ferdinand should watch and admire how to defend properly. Let's hope it can last because I would like to at least see a race for the title this year rather than Chelsea predictably winning it at a canter.

Next week: Wales v Australia as the Autumn internationals begin.