United close gap
London: Manchester United won 3-1 away to Hull City in the Premier League on Sunday. Victory left second-placed United just two points behind leaders Chelsea with England striker Wayne Rooney involved in all four goals. Rooney put United ahead on the stroke of half-time with a close range finish. But second bottom Hull equalised on the hour through a Craig Fagan penalty. Rooney’s poor backpass was intercepted by Fagan and following his cross, Jozy Altidore was bundled over by defender Rafael. Fagan scored from the spot. But Rooney made amends with an excellent cross that Hull’s Andy Dawson put through his own net in the 73rd minute and he then set up fellow striker Dimitar Berbatov, who tapped in United’s third goal eight minutes from time.