Wayne Rooney's hat-trick helped guide Manchester United to victory over bottom-of-the table Portsmouth. Rooney put the visitors ahead from the spot after he was brought down by Michael Brown only for Kevin-Prince Boateng's penalty to haul Pompey level. Ryan Giggs crossed for Rooney to slot in and the Welsh winger was then fouled to allow the England striker to grab his third with a second penalty. Giggs added a late free-kick as United kept the pressure on leaders Chelsea.

0-1 Wayne Rooney 25" (penalty kick)

1-1 Kevin-Prince Boateng 1-1 32" (penalty kick)

1-2 Wayne Rooney 48"
1-3 Wayne Rooney 54" (penalty kick)

1-4 Ryan Giggs 87"