Manchester United opened up a 10-point lead at the top of the Premier League as they brushed aside Fulham.
The recalled Dimitar Berbatov opened the scoring with a first-time finish after Nani played him in.
Aaron Hughes then cleared a Nani cross into the path of Antonio Valencia, who headed home United's second.
Tomasz Kuszczak made a superb save from Fulham substitute Eidur Gudjohnsen after the break, while Mark Schwarzer stopped a strike from Darron Gibson.
Overall, it was a very comfortable afternoon for United, who dominated the opening half and had all but secured victory by the break.
Sir Alex Ferguson, still serving a touchline ban, watched from the stands but it was not a perfect afternoon for the United manager as What A Friend, his horse in the Grand National, pulled up with two fences left to jump.
There were no such problems at Old Trafford, as Ferguson's team built a healthy lead and never looked like being caught.
United have dropped only two points at home in the league this season and despite eight changes from the team that defeated Chelsea in the Champions League on Tuesday, they looked dangerous and purposeful against a Fulham side that defeated Blackpool 3-0 last weekend.
Nani was particularly effective on the right for the home side, with the Portugal international catching the eye with his pace and direct running.
However, United's advantage at the top of the table will be reduced to seven points if Arsenal, who have two games in hand, defeat Blackpool on Sunday.
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| Dimitar Berbatov |
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| Nani |
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| Antonio Valencia |
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