History has emerged as Wayne Rooney became Manchester United's all-time leading goalscorer with a sensational stoppage-time free-kick that rescued a point from Stoke home game today. A record which has not been broken for over 40 years.
Rooney made his late sensational goal from a curled free kick in from the left-hand corner of the penalty box making his 250th United goal in Manchester United, one more than Sir Bobby Charlton. United wasted chances, hit the woodwork and were denied by Potters keeper Lee Grant. United 25th and final effort at goal preserved a 17-game unbeaten run.
They are three points behind fourth-placed Arsenal and 11 off leaders Chelsea, who both play on Sunday.
COMMENTS FROM COACHES:
Wayne Rooney speaking about Bobby Charlton: "He's such an iconic figure, and has been for so long. When you sign for the club, you realise how important he is. To surpass him in goals is something I never thought I'd do. I have the utmost respect for him.
"He came and congratulated me in the dressing room so I know he's pleased in some way. "I'm a team player but records are important. When you finish your career you can look back on it and it's something to tell your kids."
JOSE MOURINHO
"The record is the record. It is the record of the biggest club in England and one of the biggest in the world. Before him the record belonged to a legend of English football. Now Wayne becomes a legend of Manchester United.
SIR BOBBY CHARLTON
"I was 35 when I retired. Wayne is only 31 and still going strong, so I don’t think he’s done by a long stretch yet. He continues to show that he can contribute goals, assists and performances whenever called upon, he will raise the bar even further before he calls it a day. Now he’s the man to beat, and I can’t see anybody doing that for a long, long time."
SIR ALEX FERGUSEN COMMENT;
"I would like to say huge congratulations to Wayne on reaching this milestone. "It is no mean feat to score so many goals and he breaks a record that has stood for over 40 years. Wayne thoroughly deserves his place in the history books of this great club and I am sure that he will go on to score many more goals.
"Well done Wayne, I am absolutely delighted for you, you have been a great servant to this club and long may it continue."
MARK HUGHES (STOKE COACH)
"It is an outstanding record and won't be surpassed. It has taken 40-odd years for Sir Bobby's record to be broken which shows how high a mark it was."
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