Stoke 1-1 Man United: Five things we learned as Wayne Rooney breaks goalscoring record

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Wayne Rooney struck as Manchester United rescued a draw against Stoke

1) Wayne Rooney is a Manchester United legend

Wayne Rooney was thrown on as Manchester United attempted to claim an equaliser.

And he rose to the occasion majestically to score a last-gasp equaliser and break Sir Bobby Charlton's goalscoring record in the process.

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Wayne Rooney's free-kick was stunning

2) Zlatan Ibrahimovic can't cut it on a cold day at Stoke

If you can cut it on a cold, windy afternoon at Stoke then you're well and truly world class.

But Zlatan Ibrahimovic couldn't – meaning he's definitely no Cristiano Ronaldo.

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3) Michael Carrick is the key

United are remarkable when Michael Carrick is in the team – and awful without him.

Their reliance on the 35-year-old was magnified with his replacement, Marouane Fellaini, unable to have the same magical effect.

4) Mind over Mata

Juan Mata's own-goal nearly gave Stoke all three points.

The Spain international lost Erik Pieters for the goal and his inability to defend will no doubt infuriate Jose Mourinho.

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Stoke players celebrate Juan Mata's early own-goal

5) Peter Crouch is a giant of the game

He really is.

Peter Crouch may be 35 but his impact in the air is unquestionable. His height made Mata's own-goal possible.

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