We're back! (Manchester United 2 - Newcastle 0)

Rooney.....that's bout as close you can get to a hattrick without getting one. What a display! Just a week ago I was getting really worried bout getting our asses kicked by a resurgent Newcastle. And we did it without a midfield and with Ruud on the bench.

Speaking of Ruud, I am kinda getting worried with Ferguson's latest tactics of starting Ruud from the bench. Are we going to lose Ruud next season? I mean we did that with Becks, and Ferguson's never been afraid of getting rid of players whom he didn't like for various reasons. Ince, Stam, Yorke, Becks and Keano can all attest to that. Or are we (and the press) making too much out of it this time round? Ruud's never known to be a problem, nor does he have a lifestyle which Fergie is against.

In my numerous discussions with Ly, maybe Fergie is really sure of Rossi's talents and wants to make way for the lad. He's either showcasing Saha, or really makin a play to sell Ruud. Well, whatever the case is, this makes it an interesting off-season to look forward to. That and the World Cup, of course!

Back from idle speculations, what a superb game! This was the single best performance this entire season (and maybe last season as well). We totally dominated the entire game, from the kick off till the last minute. Rooney was amazing, simply amazing. How he did not get a hattrick after scoring 2 wonderful goals in the first 12 mins is beyond logic. Actually how we did not score anymore after that is beyond any reasonable comprehension. In short, the scoreline flattered the crybabies (yes, we all remember Keagan and his whining), it should have been a rugby scoreline, with 3 tries to us and none to them.

Even the much targetted Ronaldo did well. He played a very mature game. There was a spot in the first half where he lost the ball and tracked his opponent all the way back to our penalty area and won the ball back. No whining, no theatrics.....just a couple of whinces when he missed a couple of good chances. Overall, he played well and didn't whine much. If he carries on like this, he may well have a bright future with us, especially his chemistry with Rooney. And more importantly, we may once again become a relevant force.

For once I can end on a happy note! Looking forward to face Capt Marvel's West Brom next week.