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Thu 11 Nov 2006United keep advantage intactPremiership Round-up:There were no slip-ups from Manchester United or Chelsea as the three-point gap at the top of the Premiership remained intact.Leaders United fielded a depleted line-up at home to Everton but ran out comfortable 3-0 winner thanks to goals from Cristiano Ronaldo, a first in English football from Patrice Evra and John O'Shea.