Rooney sends United into lead at break

Manchester United 1 Wigan 0

Sun, 26 Feb, 2006 - 16:01

Manchester United 1 Wigan 0

Wayne Rooney broke his 12-game scoring drought to give Manchester United the edge in a pulsating Carling Cup final clash with Wigan at the Millennium Stadium.

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