Wouldn't you just know it, my server once again failed to contact Google Accounts so I couldn't post a preview for the weekend. Anyhow, United did get the job done! Wayne Rooney inspired United to victory over a stubborn West Brom side--scoring in his fourth consecutive game for United. He has a knack of getting form for long periods and then losing it for even longer periods. The stats show that he was as devastating last season in October as he is now, so hope that means one goal in each of the remaining games in October. Many have offered their views about Rooney's form but I personally feel that he will keep his form for long this season if he stays fit. Last season, his pre-season form was stopped by an injury in the opening game against Reading. He returned for October and scored in every game until he got injured again--ending his scoring streak. So here's to the fitness of Rooney throughout the season.
So Sir Alex gave Rafel da Silva his first league start for United, kept Tevez and Anderson out of the team and started the more rested Ryan Giggs. I think that Rafel is good going forward but needs more education defensively. Patrice can help him in that department as he had the same problem when he first arrived at United.
United initially struggled to break down Albion but when they did, Mark Hasely came to their rescue--denying Rooney the opener. No despair as the England International did get his goal just after the break. Berbatov will claim the assist but Wayne had a lot to do before eventually beating Scott Carsson. Ronaldo was put through by Rooney to score his third for the campaign and put the game to bed. Berbatov scored his first league goal for United at the Stretford End and Nani rounded up things with a fourth goal--assisted by...you guessed it Rooney!
So 4-0 it ended but I was not particularly happy as none of our rivals dropped points. Chelsea even scored more than us at the Riverside. The good news though is that next week, one or both of the top two WILL drop points!
