Manchester United reach Champions League group stage

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Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney scores against Club BruggeImage source, Reuters
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Rooney's club goal drought lasted 878 minutes before he ended it against Club Brugge

Wayne Rooney scored a hat-trick as Manchester United beat Belgian side Club Brugge to book their place in the Champions League group stages.

United led 3-1 from the first leg and Rooney added three good goals ending his run of ten games without scoring.

Midfielder Ander Herrera also got on the score sheet last night with game ending 4-0.

This means Manchester United won 7-1 after adding the scores of both games together.

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Ander Herrera scored eight goals for United last season

"I think we were very organised. We played the ball a little bit more simple than before. You can create gaps and we scored so that is also good.

"Every goal shall give confidence to every player, even Wayne. I'm very happy for him.

Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United will find out their Champions League group stage rivals when the draw is made on Thursday.