Wayne Rooney leads smash-and-grab Man United victory at Anfield

Wayne Rooney was the match-winner with the visitors’ only shot on target.

Sun, 17 Jan, 2016 - 16:12

Liverpool 0 Manchester United 1

Manchester United produced the ultimate smash-and-grab victory at Anfield as Wayne Rooney’s 78th-minute goal decided a game barely befitting of England’s two most decorated clubs.

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