Hernandez shows Rooney United are far from a spent force

WAYNE ROONEY clearly forgot about Javier Hernandez when he claimed the future wasn’t bright at Manchester United.

Mon, 25 Oct, 2010 - 01:00
Stoke 1 Man Utd 2 John Percy

Days after Rooney’s spectacular U-turn, when he had insisted United did not match his ambitions, the striker known as Little Pea proved he is a little gem and gave Alex Ferguson his first Premier League away win of the season.

The Mexican international produced two goals, including a dramatic late winner, to move United within five points of league leaders Chelsea.

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