Wayne Rooney's first goal of the season fired Manchester United to victory against Roma at Old Trafford. There was to be no repeat of the 7-1 drubbing handed out to Roma in April by United in last season's quarter-final. Chances were at a premium with Cristiano Ronaldo and Francesco Totti restricted to long-range efforts.
Rooney broke the deadlock with a sharp 15-yard finish after he was set up by Nani to leave United three points clear at the top of Group F. United seem to have a habit of winning 1-0 and once again they failed to hit anything like top form against a resolute Roma outfit.
The entire match was a tactical affair in which United demonstrated plenty of intent but very little of the attacking verve which served them so well last season. (BBC Sport)
