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By Liam Chronnell

Four first-half goals from Rory Patterson and a hat-trick for Stuart Rudd saw FC United demolish Squires Gate 8-0 at Gigg Lane to record their second biggest ever victory.

Substitute Danny Shannon completed the scoring on his debut as the runaway leaders stretched their lead at the top of the table to 10 points in front of 2,381 supporters.