Gunners legend Thierry Henry hails United's red hot marksman Rooney

01 February 2010 10:15
Former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry puts Wayne Rooney's increased scoring rate down to his changed role with Manchester United.[LNB] 'People were having a go at him before because he wasn't scoring,' said Henry, who scored 174 Premier League goals.[LNB]'But how can he score when he was running like a nutter to get the ball? When he was arriving in the final third he was not fresh enough to finish, and this year you see the difference. If he stays up there for 10 years, he will score goals for 10 years.'[LNB] Leading the applause: Thierry Henry (left) has praised Wayne Rooney (right)[LNB]Rooney said of his feat: 'It's something I'm very proud of. It's a great feeling to score 100 goals.'[LNB]'He was unbelievable,' said manager, Sir Alex Ferguson. 'I think he was the key point for us because Arsenal just couldn't handle him. Everything that was played towards him, behind him or in front of him, he was on it all the time.'[LNB] Arsenal 1 Manchester United 3: Rooney the destroyer - Sharpshooter Wayne shatters Gunners' title illusions with a little help from Nani Future's so bright we need shades - Sportsmail enjoys Arsenal v Manchester United in groundbreaking 3D broadcastMANCHESTER UNITED FC

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