Mexican striker Javier Hernandez struck twice in a 4-0 thrashing at Wigan Athletic to fire Manchester United four points clear of Arsenal at the top of the English football Premiership.
Wolverhampton Wanderers moved out of the relegation zone with a 4-0 hiding of 10-man Blackpool 4-0 at Molineux.
All Whites captain Ryan Nelsen was sent off as his Blackburn Rovers were thrashed 4-1 in Birmingham by Aston Villa, who climb above Rovers into 12th.
Everton dished out a 2-0 home win over Sunderland to go 10th.
Newcastle drew 1-1 with visitors Bolton.