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Rooney 46,84 Berbatov 89

3 - 0

Fulham

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Barclays Premier League
14th Mar 2010
KO 13:30
Att: 75,207

Key Players

Wayne Rooney
Forward
The in-form attacker took his goals tally for the season to 32 in all competitions as he broke the deadlock before netting United's second of the game.
Dimitar Berbatov
Forward
The Bulgarian was a silky performer throughout as he assisted Rooney's second before bagging the goal that his display deserved.
Nani
Midfielder
The Portugal international was a constant menace down United's right flank and it was his cross that ensured Rooney broke the deadlock.
Mark Schwarzer
Goalkeeper
The Australian did his utmost to keep United at bay and he shone when pulling off a marvellous stop from a vicious Rooney strike.
Bobby Zamora
Forward
The striker could have changed the outcome of the game after twice finding himself in on goal, but he spurned both chances.

Key Moments

- 9 mins: Quick move
  
  United work the ball well and Darren Fletcher bursts through. The Scot cuts back to Wayne Rooney but Fulham squeeze the ball away from danger.
- 24 mins: Threatening
  
  Nani lifts a dangerous cross into the area and Dimitar Berbatov meets the delivery. But the Bulgarian's header flashes over the bar.
- 29 mins: Smart save
  
  Rooney thunders in an effort from outside of the area and the strike demands a high-quality save from goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer.
- 38 mins: Zamora chance
  
  Danny Murphy picks out Bobby Zamora with a high through ball. The striker attempts a first-time shot but his effort zooms over the bar.
- 43 mins: Utd pressure
  
  The home side continue to attack Fulham's goal and their latest move forward sees Rooney bend an effort wide of Schwarzer's right-hand post.
- 46 mins: Deadlock broken
  
  United take the lead early in the first half as Rooney arrows in from close range following a smart ball from Nani on the left channel.
- 76 mins: Zamora threat
  
  Zamora finds himself through on goal but he does not get the ball under control quickly enough, allowing Nemanja Vidic to make a vital recovering tackle.
- 84 mins: United second
  
  Superb work from Berbatov on the right wing sees him skin a defender before cutting back for Rooney, who makes no mistake from close range.
- 89 mins: Icing on cake
  
  Park Ji-Sung bends in an inviting cross from the right and Berbatov is there to attack the ball and head in past Schwarzer to make it 3-0.

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