Valencia hits winner

Manchester United moved top of the Premier League with a 2-1 win over Bolton Wanderers at Old Trafford here Saturday.

An own goal from Zat Knight and Antonio Valencia's first for United saw the reigning champions regain top spot by a point after Chelsea lost 2-1 to Aston Villa.

United never had to get out of second gear after taking an early lead through Knight's error.

And when Valencia drove past the impressive Jussi Jaaskelainen, they looked set for a comfortable victory.

But United failed to add to that lead and when Matthew Taylor's header made it 2-1 with 15 minutes left, a tense climax ensued.

Although it was not the most convincing display, it set United up for a key week with a Champions League trip to CSKA Moscow and a clash with rivals Liverpool at Anfield.