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DARRON GIBSON has finally become an Old Trafford hero � with his first Everton goal. The Irish midfielder spent seven years at Manchester United without ever coming close to a regular slot, or a place as a terrace legend. So how ironic that Gibson's name was being belted out by United fans last night � as his strike downed Manchester City and blew the title race wide open. And what a moment it was when he arrived, unmarked and screaming for the ball on the edge of the box, to finish off Landon Donovan's lay-off on 60 minutes.The outstanding Marouane Fellaini had started the move with a crunching, but fair, tackle on Edin Dzeko on halfway which changed the whole momentum of the game. Fellaini fed Royston Drenthe, who in turn swept it wide to Leighton Baines. When the left-back's cross drifted all the way to Landon Donovan on the right side of the box, City's defence was in tatters. The American was tempted to shoot but wisely fed the unmarked Gibson 18 yards out, and his piledriver clipped Gareth Barry before flying into the corner. Midfielder Barry did not exactly cover himself in glory by turning his back as he tried to block. Braveheart he most certainly was not. Gibson's last United goal came nine months ago � the second in a Champions League semi-final drubbing of Schalke at Old Trafford. The occasion may not have been quite as lofty last night, but the Irishman's strike could ultimately prove to be one of the most crucial of the campaign.