United late show no fluke, says beaming Rooney
- Published: 9 Dec 2012 at 08.46
- Online news: World
Wayne Rooney believes Manchester United owe their thrilling derby triumph over neighbours Manchester City to the will to win instilled in the squad by manager Alex Ferguson.
Manchester United's Dutch striker Robin Van Persie celebrates scoring his late winning goal in the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Manchester United at The Etihad stadium in Manchester. United beat City 3-2.
Ferguson's sides have long been renowned for mounting improbable late comebacks, but it looked like the tables were about to be turned at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday when Pablo Zabaleta netted an 86th-minute equaliser for City.
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