Rooney to the rescue

Wayne Rooney answered Manchester United’s FA Cup SOS at Old Trafford as the Red Devils overcame two horrendous moments of ill-fortune to book a place in the fifth round at Portsmouth’s expense.

Sat, 27 Jan, 2007 - 19:35
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Wayne Rooney answered Manchester United’s FA Cup SOS at Old Trafford as the Red Devils overcame two horrendous moments of ill-fortune to book a place in the fifth round at Portsmouth’s expense.

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