Stoking the fires of success

Manchester United's deadly array of attacking talent combined to devastating effect as the Reds overcame Stoke City 4-2 this morning in another enthralling, goal-laden encounter at Old Trafford. Wayne Rooney scored three goals, one of them being an own goal for Stoke City. Stoke City's other goal was scored by Michael Kightly, and Man United's other goals were scored by Robin van Persie and Danny Welbeck. Two players received yellow cards.