Ryan Giggs Running Down the Wing

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The man has effortlessly collected his plaudits over the years, but even his most devout fans would have been awe-struck by the perennially incredible Ryan Giggs and his jaw-dropping performance in Sunday’s Manchester Derby.

Many pundits have been quick to suggest that all of United’s hopes this season rest on the young shoulders of Wayne Rooney, with some share of the burden falling onto those of the enigmatic Dimitar Berbatov.

But when one witnesses the dazzling quality Giggs still has in his locker, it reminds you why Sir Alex didn’t rush out to blow the £80 million resting in his back pocket from the Ronaldo deal.

The sublime skill the 35-year-old Welshman pulled off effortlessly against City bordered on the mystic.

His nutmeg on Shaun Wright-Phillips, followed by twisting Stephen Ireland inside out, and to then deliver a cross with glaring accuracy to the head of Berbatov? Marvellous.

Constantly toying with Micah Richards and literally leaving him dumped on the turf on more than one occasion? Sensational.

Having the composure to deliver a flawless through ball to the feet of Michael Owen in the 95th minute of a demanding match to seal the victory? Astounding.  

Three impeccable assists? Remarkable.

You could go on for paragraphs, but you would quickly run out of superlatives to describe the splendour of his performance.

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