Rooney answers his critics with superb winner

LONDON, (Reuters) – Wayne Rooney let his feet do  the talking with a superb first-half goal to give Manchester  United a 1-0 first leg win at Chelsea and tip the balance of the  Champions League quarter-final their way yesterday.

Rooney, facing an FA charge for swearing live on TV last  Saturday which could see him banned for two domestic matches,  steered in a sweetly-struck 24th minute goal off the post after  a flowing United build-up.

United dominated the match for long periods with Rooney  providing much of their inspiration in midfield and attack to  leave