Wayne Rooney was in no mood to celebrate moving closer to a goal-scoring milestone with a double blast in the 3-3 draw at Newcastle United on Tuesday, the striker instead admitting he was frustrated his side had failed to secure the win. I didn’t think they would sell, but we are delighted they have done and we have got him.
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“They were silly goals to concede on our behalf and they were avoidable”.
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When the Dutchman was asked if he enjoyed the high-scoring match, he replied: “We have scored three goals and got one point”.
A Rooney penalty and Jesse Lingard’s 38th-minute strike had United on track for a routine win until Georginio Wijnaldum pulled a goal back three minutes before half-time.
Paul Dummett’s fierce shot from the edge of the area deflected into the top corner for Newcastle’s second equaliser in a thrilling game at St. James’ Park.
“I hope maybe one day I can be like Wayne Rooney”.
Do you think Van Gaal is right to bemoan Dean’s performance last night? “Sometimes it’s hard, but on nights like tonight (Tuesday) we did it so we need to keep working and keep trying to improve”.
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal said his side “could have scored six” but admitted it felt “like a defeat” to draw 3-3 at Newcastle.
Newcastle boss Steve McClaren, who said he “couldn’t believe” the penalty awarded against Mbemba, was delighted with the way his players, watched by new signings Jonjo Shelvey and Henri Saivet, fought for their point.
‘He is a legend and he has scored so many goals.
“If you came into the changing rooms after the match, it was like we’d lost the game”.
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“There were big possibilities and when you lose two points, that’s very, very sad”. Also, everybody knows it is our own fault.
