RedMancunian looks back through the red history books for events and memorable matches that happened on this day in Manchester United’s history.
28th September 2004
Wayne Rooney started his Manchester United career on this day with a fantastic hat-trick against Fenerbahce at Old Trafford.
Man Utd: Carroll, Gary Neville, Heinze (Phil Neville 81), Ferdinand, Silvestre, Bellion, Djemba-Djemba, Kleberson, Giggs (Fletcher 62), van Nistelrooy (Miller 81), Rooney.
Subs Not Used: Ricardo, Ronaldo, Smith, O’Shea.
Booked: Heinze.
Goals: Giggs 7, Rooney 17, 28, 54, van Nistelrooy 78, Bellion 81
Watch video highlights from Manchester United 6-2 Fenerbahce
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