2009–10 Manchester United F.C. season goalscoring service as Wayne Rooney scored two headers and Michael Owen's first league goal since the Manchester derby saw United cruise to a 3–0 win. United then went to Wolverhampton Wanderers where a tight, poor game was decided by a Paul Scholes goal around ten minutes from time. United then played at home to Fulham where they exacted direct revenge for the 3–0 defeat at Craven Cottage earlier in the season after two goals from Wayne Rooney, from crosses by Nani and Berbatov and a late third from Dimitar Berbatov himself gave United a win as comfortable as the scoreline
Wayne Rooney was also a gifted player troubled by off-field issues), "The Wonder Boy", and "the new Pelé". Rooney was a fast, agile player in his youth; however, several injuries throughout his career, in addition to weight issues, affected his speed and mobility as his career progressed, which has led to some in the game accusing him of not quite living up to his full potential. He was warned about his fitness on numerous occasions by his manager Ferguson, who said of Rooney, “He is very stocky, he is going to have to train well all the time." Manchester United fitness coach