19 Feb 2009

Rooney scores on his return from injury

6:47 pm on 19 February 2009

English Premier League football leaders Manchester United have stretched their lead to five points after disposing of Fulham 3-nil at Old Trafford.

Paul Scholes, Dimitar Berbatov and wayne Rooney scored the goals as United stretched their lead over second placed Liverpool.

Rooney, back in action after a month out with a hamstring injury, came on as a 61st minute substitute and he says the win was the perfect way to celebrate his return....