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Sir Alex Ferguson paid tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo after Manchester United moved three points clear at the Premier League’s summit with a 2-0 victory over Bolton Wanderers.

Ronaldo scored both of United’s goals and in the process overtook George Best’s total of 32 goals from the 1967-68 season, the highest for a United winger.

The Portuguese international has scored 33 times this season and Ferguson described it as a “marvellous” achievement.

“There is no one else in the world who could do what Cristiano has done,” he said. “It speaks volumes for the boy’s ability.”

Ferguson made Ronaldo captain on a night when he rested the likes of Wayne Rooney, Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs with one eye on Sunday’s game at home to Liverpool.

“We aren’t going to make a big deal about him being captain but Cristiano, for a long time, has been looking for that kind of responsibility,” added the United manager. “Not everyone wants to be captain but he is comfortable, he wants to do the job and he carries the mantle very well. His second goal was a marvellous strike.”

The victory took United three points clear of closest challengers Arsenal and five clear of Chelsea who were held by Tottenham in a 4-4 draw at White Hart Lane.

“We wanted to get three points clear of Arsenal, our nearest pursuers,” continued Ferguson.

“It wasn’t a great performance but we had to make changes with Sunday in mind. The important thing is that we have a lead now. It’s not decisive by any means but it is a lead nonetheless. The team that is most consistent will win the league.

“If we can keep our consistency we have a great chance. Chelsea hold the key because they have to play both ourselves and Arsenal at home, where they have been very strong. It’s a marvellous, marvellous weekend coming up and we have to enjoy it.”

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