The latest refrain explaining Wayne Rooney's lack of goals (a drought that's into its 10th month) notes the Manchester United attacker is a streaky scorer, an excuse few were willing to afford Dimitar Berbatov during his first two seasons at Old Trafford. But if we suspend our disbelief and accept the premise, then a new streak may have started today for Manchester's favorite Lilliputian.
Manchester United Vs. Aston Villa: Two Goals, One Assist From Wayne Rooney Send United To Easy Win
With goals in the first and last minutes of the opening half, Rooney have Manchester United a 2-0 halftime lead over visiting Aston Villa, and although the visitors were able to use Steward Downing and (goalscorer) Darren Bent to half that lead after intermission, Rooney's assist on Nemanja Vidic's goal made it a relatively easy day for the Red Devils. Aston Villa may have entered the day with momentum, having carried a three match unbeaten streak into the Theater of Dreams, but when Rooney latched onto a long ball from Edwin van der Sar at the 45 second mark, drilling it over Brad Friedel's right shoulder for the opening goal, United shook Villa awake.
And with their rude hosting performance, United stays five points up in the English Premier League, with Arsenal also winning on Tuesday. For Aston Villa, the result could have been worse. Where it not for a number of good saved from Friedel, the result could have been embarrassing, and while Gerard Houllier will certainly not be thrilled with his squad's performance, 3-1 at Old Trafford is not something to panic over. Villa's panicking days are probably behind them.
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