With Liverpool losing in the early Premier League kick-off, Manchester United travelled to Stoke City with the opportunity to move to within two points of their arch rivals in the league table.Mark Hughes’ side didn’t stick the script, taking a shock lead in the first half which they held until stoppage time at the end of the game. It was a Juan Mata OG that gave them that lead, diverting a Marko Arnautovic cross past David De Gea at his near post.The Potters held firm from that point on but eventually succumbed to the pressure that United put on them.That was thanks to Wayne Rooney. His wonderful free-kick just when it looked like United’s unbeaten streak would come to an end rescued a point, but also made history. He became Manchester United’s all time leading goalscorer, bringing his total to 250 goals, 1 past Sir Bobby Charlton’s 249.Not only that, but as this stat by Opta shows, he also broke another record on Saturday, a Premier League one.
88 away league goals. That highlights his importance to Manchester United over the years and also demonstrates the quality he has in front of goal, considering he leads every other player in the competition.
It seems that despite being well into his thirties, Rooney is still a very important player at Old Trafford, and beyond.
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