Wayne Rooney scored twice to inspire
Manchester United to a 4-2 win over Bayer
Leverkusen in their Champions League
Group A opener at Old Trafford on
Tuesday.
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The hosts opened their account in the 22nd minute
with a Rooney volley and had several chances to
stretch the lead before Leverkusen captain Simon
Rolfes levelled after 54 minutes.
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Robin van Persie re-established the three-time
European champions' lead five minutes later with an
acrobatic volley and Rooney made amends for his
earlier misses with a left-footed effort for his 200th
United goal in all competitions.
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Antonio Valencia made the winning margin more
comprehensive with a goal after 79 minutes before
Omer Toprak's late strike for Leverkusen as United's
David Moyes enjoyed his first taste of managing in
the Champions League group stage with a victory.