Rooney earns victory for Man Utd, Liverpool lose

Wayne Rooney got Manchester United's bid for a fourth consecutive Premier League title off to a winning start with the only goal in a 1-0 victory over promoted Birmingham City at Old Trafford on Sunday.

The England striker reacted quickly 12 minutes before halftime, stabbing in a rebound from close range after his initial header from Nani's cross came back off the post. 

In Image: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Birmingham City at Old Trafford on August 16, 2009 in Manchester, England.

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