Reds end their 2013 on a good note

A well-taken goal by substitute Danny Welbeck gave Manchester United an invaluable victory over Norwich City this morning at Carrow Road. The injury-hit Reds were rarely at their best during a largely dour affair which saw seven players receive yellow cards, but improved markedly on a poor first half display after the break, and were rarely troubled after Welbeck had put David Moyes' side into the lead shortly before the hour. The substitute added much-needed pace and penetration to United's approach, and he quickly made a telling difference by charging down Ryan Bennett's clearance and racing onto the loose ball, via a Chicharito touch, before rounding Ruddy and sliding home a finish to settle the game in United's favour and ensure a six-game winning streak to end 2013.