Relentless Manchester United keen on extending lead

[Folami David]

Manchester United will hope to profit from title rivals Manchester City's inactivity by opening up a 10-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a win at Fulham on Saturday.
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Alex Ferguson's side were made to toil at home to Southampton on Wednesday before eventually emerging with a 2-1 victory that lifted them seven points above their nearest challenges.
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With City not in action until a home game with Liverpool on Sunday, United can strike another psychological blow if they prevail at Craven Cottage.
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Despite his side's struggle to beat Southampton, United captain captain Nemanja Vidic says the only thing that matters is putting points on the board.