United routs Bolton 5-0 in Premier League

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United routs Bolton 5-0 in Premier League

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Rooney scored three goals and Javier Hernandez added two to help Manchester United rout Bolton 5-0.

11 September,2011 02:05 am

United followed up its 8-2 thrashing of Arsenal with another high-scoring display, as Javier Hernandez netted the opener after just four minutes before Wayne Rooney added another two before halftime.Hernandez made it 4-0 in the 58th before Rooney made it 10 goals in his last six appearances for United and England midway through the second half.It was Rooneys second straight hat trick in the league after also scoring three against Arsenal.United tops the table with 12 points from four games, ahead of Manchester City on goal difference.The visitors took the lead with their first real attack when Nanis whipped cross from the right was touched in from close range by Hernandez.The hosts briefly threatened to equalize, with Jonny Evans blocking an effort from Ivan Klasnic and Rooney clearing Chris Eagles follow-up before David De Gea turned away a powerful Klasnic shot.But United doubled their advantage when Phil Jones cross from the right was touched in by Rooney at the far post in the 20th. Rooney added his second just five minutes later, when a fine run by Jones ended with his shot being blocked by Jussi Jaaskelainen, only for the England striker to prod in.De Gea pulled off another impressive save when he held Klasnics 25-yard effort just after halftime, and United moved further in front in the 58th when Nanis run into the area was halted by Dedryck Boyatas challenge and Michael Carricks blocked shot was turned in at the far post by Hernandez.Rooney completed his hat trick in the 68th when Nani picked him out on the edge of the area and the England forward found the corner with a curling shot.United have now won 12 of their last 14 Premier League matches against Bolton and have scored 18 goals in their opening four games of the season.