Edited sentence: However, their away record was less impressive, having only one away win at the New Year.This win gave United a 6 point advantage over then 2nd place Chelsea with two rounds to go.United effectively wrapped up the title after a 2–1 win against Chelsea on 8 May.United were credited with having a near perfect home record, so far undefeated while winning 17 of 18 home games; the 2–2 draw against West Bromwich Albion being the only occasion that an away team avoided defeat at Old Trafford