MANCHESTER UTD

Rooney turned in just his third league goal of the season via the leg of defender Michael Keane.

The two- goal cushion was no less than United deserved for the strength of character they showed in responding to the losses of Ibrahimovic and defender Marcos Rojo last week.

“We don’t cry because we had two more injuries,” said Mourinho. “But because it is two more injuries to two amazing guys, two important surgeries and two important periods of recovery, we feel for them . It’s a big blow but we are really sad for them .” Mourinho will now hope that United can produce more of the same

at the Etihad on