Manchester United Dugout

Wayne Rooney grabbed the 100th club goal of his career and Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off in Manchester United's 1-0 win at City, last night.

United were dominant throughout as it was a must win game for them to close the gap on leaders. It was late in the first half that United were rewarded when Rooney followed up Michael Carrick's shot to break the deadlock. The goal made Rooney very emotional as he ran half the ground in sheer delight. After being guilty of not hitting the winner against Villa, last week; the wonder kid did make amends in front of a full crowd at The City of Manchester Stadium.

The only blemish on an otherwise perfect day for Sir Alex was Ronaldo's red card, which came after an inexplicable handball by the Portuguese winger. Ronaldo had already been booked for bringing down Shaun Wright-Phillips and, when he almost caught Rooney's corner at the near post less than 10 minutes later, referee Howard Webb had no choice but to dismiss him. Ronaldo kept on saying that he had heard a whistle and also he was pushed while the corner was being taken. But the ref was in no mood to listen and straight away sent him off.

Whatever, but even with 10 men for the last 20 minutes, City never threatened United. The win puts the champions just 5 points behind leaders Chelsea who lost to Arsenal at home.