Manchester United came out on top against Everton.
Wayne Rooney did not have a memorable match against former club Manchester United yesterday evening.
Rooney was starting his first match in the last four after missing time with illness over the past fortnight.
He was substituted after an hour at Goodison Park as United won the game 2-0.
Former teammate Juan Mata was delighted to go up against Rooney, and sent him a message on Instagram after the game.
Manchester United had been in poor form heading into the game, failing to win any of their earlier fixtures over the festive break.
Everton were unintentionally welcoming opponents, giving the Red Devils too much time in possession and allowing their makeshift attack to flourish.
Record signing Romelu Lukaku missed the game as a precaution after sustaining a head injury in the goalless draw with Southampton days earlier.
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