United held 2-2 at Middlesbrough

Updated 15.46 Sun Apr 06 2008
Keywords: middlesbrough, manchester united

Manchester United have dropped two points at relegation-threatened Middlesbrough.

Sir Alex Ferguson was left fuming as his side ended the weekend just three points clear of Chelsea with five Premier League games remaining.

Despite a determined late push in snowsnorms, United were unable to find a winner

United led through Cristiano Ronaldo's 27th league goal of the season after 10 minutes, but a lively Boro turned things around with two well-taken goals by club record signing Alfonso Alves either side of halftime.

Wayne Rooney equalised for the champions in the 74th minute but, despite a determined late push in unseasonable snowsnorms, they were unable to find a winner.

The match ended 2-2.

United have 77 points to the 74 of Chelsea, who won 2-0 at Manchester City on Saturday. Arsenal are third on 71 after drawing 1-1 with fourth-placed Liverpool.

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