04 Apr 2015

Rooney helps United to victory

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Wayne Rooney (Supplied)

Manchester - Ander Herrera and Wayne Rooney scored as Manchester United beat Aston Villa 3-1 at Old Trafford on Saturday to leapfrog Manchester City into third place in the Premier League.

Christian Benteke's 80th-minute goal for Villa, a weak shot that crept beneath David de Gea, set up an uncomfortable finale for United, but Herrera completed his brace in added time to seal a fifth straight win.

The result lifted United above City, who visit Crystal Palace on Monday, and with Rooney netting in memorable fashion, Louis van Gaal's side seem increasingly likely to claim a place in next season's Champions League.

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