3) Wayne Rooney’s 100th goal at Old Trafford
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Despite naming a strong line-up, skipper Wayne Rooney seemed to be the only Manchester United player who was keen to pick a pass and bring life into a dead rubber. He was duly rewarded in the 42nd minute when he grabbed the opportunity to tap-in following a dazzling passing move by Louis van Gaal’s side.
It started from Juan Mata, who delivered a quick pass to Anthony Martial. The Frenchman crossed into the box, following which young sensation Marcus Rashford showed great awareness by stepping over the ball, so that Rooney was presented with the simplest of finishes to give United the lead. That strike was also Rooney’s 100th league goal at Old Trafford, making him the first ever player to do so.
This was also Wayne Rooney’s first goal in more than three months since netting against Stoke on 2 February. He played an integral role in the second goal and assisted the third for substitute Ashley Young. A complete performance from the captain and another outing which suggests that the number 10 role suits him the best going into the future.
