Wayne Rooney's Manchester United timeline

#10 Hat-trick against Arsenal (August 28, 2011)

Wayne Rooney was at his sublime best as United thrashed Arsenal 8-2 at Old Trafford

Wayne Rooney produced arguably his greatest display ever in a United jersey when he scored a hat-trick and assisted one goal as Sir Alex Ferguson’s side ran riot at Old Trafford, decimating rivals Arsenal 8-2.

Rooney scored two sublime free-kicks from the edge of the penalty box before slotting home a penalty in the second half to complete his sixth United hat-trick at the time as he inspired the side to one of their most memorable Premier League victories ever. The match also saw Rooney reaching the landmark of 150 goals for United with the first of his two free kicks.

Robin Van Persie was on the opposite side that day but he would later switch sides to form a formidable partnership with Rooney that helped United secure the 2012/13 league title in what was Sir Alex Ferguson’s final season in charge at Old Trafford.