ROONEY TUNES; Wayne on Song after Late Header Ends City's Final Dream on Thrilling Evening in Manchester

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Byline: MATT LAWTON

Man United 3

Man City 1 (Man United win 4-3 on agg)

WAYNE RooNEY was the deciding factor in this Manchester derby as his goal one minute into injury-time secured United a place in the Carling Cup Final at their neighbours' expense.

But City again pushed United all the way and simply refused to lie down in a game high on drama and passion.

Seemingly intent on making Manchester United pay for letting him leave old Trafford at every opportunity, Carlos Tevez had dragged City back to 3-3 on aggregate with a superb strike as he escaped his marker.

After the two goals that gave Manchester City a precious firstleg advantage, Tevez scored the 76th-minute goal which took this match down to the wire.

But City reckoned without United's own in-form forward and Rooney had the final say.

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