Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney admits that the team had to dig hard to get their win over CSKA Moscow last night.
Unlike against Crystal Palace in the weekend, the Red Devils started brightly last night at Old Trafford and created a number of goalscoring opportunities, but their goalscoring woes continued.
However, Rooney broke the deadlock for the home side 79th minute, which earned them all three points and took them to the top of Group B, ahead of PSV Eindhoven in second who won last night against Wolfsburg.
It was Manchester United’s first goal after three back-to-back goalless draws in all competitions and it was also Rooney’s 237th goal for the club, equalling Denis Law’s tally for the Red Devils.
On equaling Law’s record, Rooney told the club’s official website: "I am extremely proud, Denis [Law] is a legend for this club. To equal his goalscoring record is a huge honour for me."
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The Manchester United captain admits that the team needed to work hard and dig in to break a resolute CSKA defence. He stressed the importance of winning last night, in context of their position in Group B and their chances of making it to the last 16 of the Champions League.
"Obviously it was a tough game, it is difficult when team when teams come and defend. We had to keep digging away at them, it was really hard to break them down.
"Thankfully the chance came at the end and we got the goal, it was a big win for us. I think we deserved the three points tonight.
"It was an important game and an important goal in this Champions league campaign. It is a tight group, but thankfully we are top at the minute."
Manchester United’s attention will move towards this weekend’s home clash against West Brom, as they look to get back to winning ways in the league after two back-to-back draws.
