Hull City 1-3 Manchester United: Rooney inspiring
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Wayne Rooney gave away a goal but redeemed himself to inspire United to victory over their struggling opponents, slashing Chelsea's lead to two points.
Chelsea have 42 points from 19 games, Manchester United are on 40 from the same number and Arsenal have 38 with a game in hand.
Rooney was involved in every goal in the Hull city win.
The striker fired United ahead from close range on the stroke of half-time at the KC Stadium but allowed Hull back into the game with a woeful back pass in the 58th minute that led to a Craig Fagan penalty.
"It was my mistake for the goal and I don't think the manager would have
been too happy if we hadn't gone on to win,'' Rooney said.
"It was a horrible feeling to let the lads down. I don't think it's happened to me
before.''
The England striker redeemed himself when his cross was turned in by Andy Dawson for a 73rd-minute own goal that put United back in front.
Dimitar Berbatov made it 3-1 by tapping in at the far post eight minutes from time after Rooney had set him up with a perfect pass.
Source: http://english.aljazeera.net/sport/2009/12/2009122715500152271.html
