Man United scorch Chelsea to close on title

MANCHESTER, England, (Reuters) – Manchester United  produced an electrifying display to beat Chelsea 2-1 yesterday and move to the brink of a record 19th English league title.

United burst out of the blocks to score after just 37  seconds when Javier Hernandez swept in a delightful Park Ji-sung  pass and the hosts doubled their lead after 23 minutes when  captain Nemanja Vidic headed in a perfect cross from Ryan Giggs.

A Frank Lampard tap-in after 69 minutes gave Chelsea hope  but United deservedly held on and need just one point from their