Manchester United's Wayne Rooney takes his top off after playing against Crystal Palace in their English Premier League soccer match at Selhurst Park, London February 22, 2014. REUTERS/Paul Hackett
LONDON (Reuters) - Wayne Rooney proved he was worth his weight in gold to Manchester United with a man of the match performance in a 2-0 win at Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday.
Twenty-four hours after signing a new four-year contract that media reports said was worth 300,000 pounds ($499,800) a week, the England forward repaid the faith of manager David Moyes with a stunning volley in the 68th minute.
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