LONDON: Robin van Persie and Wayne Rooney both struck in the second half as Manchester United beat Crystal Palace in the late game on Saturday.
Both sides were level at the break but van Persie converted a 62nd-minute penalty before Rooney, who had just signed a massive new deal at Old Trafford, doubled the visitors’ lead six minutes later.
The result moves David Moyes’ team level on points with the Scot’s former side, Everton, with United moving ahead in the Premier League table on goal difference. Everton, however, have a game in hand over the Red Devils.
Rooney was pleased to be able to finally put the speculation surrounding his future behind him and get back to doing what he does best.
“The deal was important. It has more or less been agreed for a month just the fine details needed finishing off. Thankfully it is done,” he told Sky Sports. “I have let my football do the talking. I am happy and settled.” (AP)
