He was lost, but now he's been found.
After being trolled this past weekend for his baffling performances all season long, Wayne Rooney stepped up and gave Manchester United a much deserved win over CSKA Moscow, keeping Group B's first place and making his haters stop their trolling for a while.
Rooney ended a 404-minute goal scoring drought with United in all competitions, also helping the Red Devils to score their first goal in almost four games.
The game' defining moment came after 79 minutes when a long ball by Memphis Depay was sent into CSKA's box by Jesse Lingard. Rooney, all alone, just headed the ball past Igor Akinfeev, kicking off the celebrations at Old Trafford. Rooney also managed to level Denis Law's goal scoring total with United, making him the second most prolific scorer in the team's history.
After a while, United's fans had the chance to celebrate a goal by their captain. Here are some of their best comments.
Rooney right now. https://t.co/ZZBYM45qEP
— Not Match of the Day (@NOT_MOTD) November 3, 2015
Whether you are Rooney/LVG in or Rooney/LVG out ,lets forget that for a moment and enjoy this victory
— Semper Fi United (@SemperFiUnited) November 3, 2015
Can't be asked with all the "top reds" down my throat claiming how sensational Rooney is. Yes, he scored, doesnt change he's been very poor.
— Liam (@OffsideLiam) November 3, 2015
ROONEY ACTUALLY SCORED pic.twitter.com/4JTRo5zgLW
— Man United Bible (@ManUnitedBible) November 3, 2015
Rooney scored!!! pic.twitter.com/jNI9vFB5Ec
— 8bit-Football.com (@8bitfootball) November 3, 2015
Rooney has scored a goal pic.twitter.com/h0YJxeq8rm
— Joel (@JMXFifa) November 3, 2015
Of course it comes off, of course it does. I can criticise all I want, but that is a fine, fine finish from Wayne Rooney.
— Jonas Giæver (@CheGiaevara) November 3, 2015
Annnnnnnnnd you all love Rooney again...
— Andy (@AJ3) November 3, 2015
Rooney now level with Denis Law in Utd all-time scoring charts with 237
— Mark Ogden (@MOgdenTelegraph) November 3, 2015