Champions League: Man United and Man City win in Europe

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Wayne Rooney has scored only two Premier League goals so far this season

Wayne Rooney's late header secured Manchester United a 1-0 victory over Russian side CSKA Moscow and top spot in Champions League Group B at Old Trafford.

Rooney's winner was United's first goal in four matches and the striker's 237th United goal overall. It moved Wayne joint-second with Denis Law in the club's all-time goalscorers' list.

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Manchester City qualified for the last 16 after five games in 2013-14 and defeated Roma in their final group game to qualify last season

Elsewhere, Manchester City secured a place in the Champions League last 16 by tearing apart Group D Spanish rivals Sevilla with a 3-1 win.

Goals from Raheem Sterling, Fernandinho and Wilfried Bony sealed victory for City, who now have nine points from their four games.