Premier League 31/01/10
The brilliant Wayne Rooney struck his 100th Premier League goal as Manchester United thumped title rivals Arsenal 3 -1 and moved to within one point of leaders Chelsea.
Portugese winger Nani opened the scoring after 33 minutes when he tore down the right, cut inside two Arsenal defenders before crossing the ball towards the far post. Almunia, the Arsenal goalkeeper completely misjudged the flight of the ball and helped push it into his own net.
Four minutes later and Manchester United were 2-0 up. Rooney started a counter-attack from his own half. Nani was again involved charging down the right wing. His cross was met by Rooney who fired his shot into the far corner of the net.
Mancheter United added a third goal in the 52nd minute when Ji-Sung Park scored his first goal of the season.
Arsenal pulled a goal back in the 80th minute but Manchester United ran out convincing winners.
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