Manchester United franchise player Wayne Rooney, owner of the richest contract in British football history sealed United’s first road victory of the season with this brace in the 85th minute. Here’s what United’s road form has been this season, up until today’s visit to The Emirates.:
loss 1-0 to Manchester City, 2-2 draw West Bromwich Albion, 5-3 loss to Leicester City, draws against Burnley and Sunderland. And of course, that inexplicable disaster at MK Dons in the Capital One Cup. Considering how many of those teams are relegation fodder and/or newly promoted, you can understand why Louis van Gaal called the United away form “remarkable” and not in a good way.
Van Gaal also asked Wayne Rooney to start showing in league play, the brilliance he’s displayed on international duty with England. Well, here it is. Big time win here. Big Time! Here’s the footage:
Rooney makes it 2-0 ???? | https://t.co/mbwcNxp84y
— Footy Vines (@TheFootyVines) November 22, 2014
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