No Ruud in United’s Cup joy

Man Utd 4 Wigan 0

No Ruud in United’s Cup joy
Mon, 27 Feb, 2006 - 00:00
Chris Hatherall, Millennium Stadium

But it was the omission of Ruud Van Nistelrooy that caused eyebrows to be raised.

United’s star striker cut a disconsolate figure as he trudged off the Millennium Stadium pitch alone, while his team-mates were celebrating their victory.

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