Manchester United 4, Norwich City 0 - what the nationals said

Monday, March 4, 2013
3:12 PM

The national newspapers’ views on Norwich City’s 4-0 defeat at Manchester United.

Sunday Mirror: “The Japan international proved he is much more than an Old Trafford marketing gimmick with a glorious hat-trick in a pivotal period in United’s season.”

The Mail on Sunday: “United hardly broke sweat re-establishing their 15-point cushion at the top of the Premier League. Challengers Manchester City don’t play until Monday night.”

The Observer: “This was the “mundane” match Sir Alex Ferguson wanted put away professionally before Tuesday evening’s encounter with Real Madrid.”

The Sunday Telegraph: “United are still looking after business at home. It took a while to come together but when it did Norwich were swept away by a red tide masterminded by Rooney.”

The Independent: “If they (Norwich) had survived until half-time, perhaps they could have turned a screw themselves, in terms of frustrating the hosts.”