Manchester United 3 - 0 Everton

Fletcher sparks United stroll

Manchester United's Darren Fletcher celebrates his goal with team-mates

Darren Fletcher scored a memorable goal as he launched Manchester United on their way to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Everton. The midfielder arrowed a superb shot into the top corner after 35 minutes to set the champions on their way against a lacklustre Everton.

Darren Fletcher scored a memorable goal as he launched Manchester United on their way to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Everton.

Although they were already well on top against the Merseysiders who, apart from a brief five-minute second-half flurry were completely outclassed, United were struggling to make the breakthrough until Fletcher fired home a magnificent volley.

Michael Carrick and Antonio Valencia were also on target to complete the Red Devils' biggest win since August and ensure they heeded Sir Alex Ferguson's pre-match call for a more clinical attitude.