It was perhaps the best birthday trophy which a demanding boss like Sir Alex Ferguson can be presented with.

Fergie's Red Devils did it with flawless perfection beating Wigan Athletic 5-0 at Old Trafford. Manchester United are now level with neighbours Manchester City on points in the Premier League table. But City are still on top on goal difference.

Dimitar Berbatov scored a hat-trick (on 41, 58 and 78 minutes). But the opener came from Ji-Sung Park just eight minutes into the game. Antonio Valencia too did his due, scoring on 75 minutes.

Wigan's Conor Sammon was sent off for a foul on Michael Carrick.

Here are some of the thrilling moments from the action:

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Manchester United's Berbatov shoots to score against Wigan Athletic during their English Premier League soccer match in Manchester. Reuters
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Manchester United's Valencia shoots to score his team's fourth goal against Wigan Athletic in Manchester. Reuters
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Wigan Athletic's Alcaraz challenges Manchester United's Park to concede a penalty in Manchester. Reuters
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Manchester United's Park celebrates scoring with his teammates against Wigan Athletic in Manchester. Reuters
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Manchester United's Ji-Sung Park challenges Wigan Athletic's Habsi during their English Premier League soccer match in Manchester. Reuters
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