By Ian Hughes
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**Wayne Rooney scored all four goals to send Manchester United top of the Premier League after victory over Hull.**Rooney opened the scoring when he slotted in a rebound after Paul Scholes’ shot was beaten away.
After Nani’s free-kick was pushed on to the woodwork by keeper Boaz Myhill, United worked the ball to Rooney who smashed in a drive to make it 2-0.
Rooney headed in Nani’s cross to complete his hat-trick and fired in a low shot to cap his superb performance.
It is a result that means United leapfrog title rivals Arsenal and Chelsea, who do not play in the league this weekend because of their involvement in the FA Cup.
But while all seems to be coming together on the pitch for United - Rio Ferdinand was impressive in his return after three months out injured - there was disquiet off it.
Home fans voiced their anger at United’s owners, frequently chanting “Glazers out” in protest at the scale of the club’s debt and their perception the Americans are preventing new signings.
More to follow.
Barclays Premier League
Venue: Old Trafford Date: Saturday, 23 January 2010 Kick-off: 1500 GMT
Coverage: BBC Sport website, BBC Radio 5 Live, local radio & Final Score