Here, ManUtd.com looks back on the second half of Ruud van Nistelrooy's top 10 goals for United, in chronological order...

Vs Charlton Athletic (FA Barclays Premiership) 03/05/03
Firmly in the title ascendancy and with game running out, United knew a win over Charlton would heap more pressure on Arsenal to match their form. With nine goals in his previous seven Premiership games, Ruud’s sensational form didn’t bode well for the Addicks. Two smart first-half finishes were eclipsed by his third, a razor-sharp control and volley from David Beckham’s 50-yard crossfield ball. A 4-1 win for United, coupled with the Gunners’ subsequent home defeat to Leeds 24 hours later, handed the Dutchman his only Premiership winners’ medal.

Vs Everton (FA Barclays Premiership) 07/02/04
What an afternoon. A double from new signing Louis Saha and Ruud’s 100th United strike had put United into a seemingly unassailable three goal lead at the interval. Time to see out the game without any unnecessary trouble. Or not. Cue an aerial bombardment from Everton’s lanky troops, and suddenly parity was restored. Having drawn level, however, the hosts’ threat waned and United began chasing a winner. When it finally came, in the last minute, it was a thing of beauty. A stunning right wing cross from Ronaldo gave Ruud the chance to bullet home an unstoppable header and save face in the most dramatic fashion.

Vs Lyon (UEFA Champions League) 15/09/04
United’s faltering start to the 2004/05 season was thanks in no small part to the absence through injury of their Dutch goal machine. This, his first start of the season, looked set to continue in the same vein as the French champions established a two-goal lead. Shortly after the interval, however, Ruud shook off the cobwebs and headed a crucial, landmark