Champions League: Manchester United v Otelul Galati – in pictures

United are fielding a much changed attacking line-up for the match against their unheralded Romanian opponents. Dimitar Berbatov, Antonio Valencia, Michael Owen and Wayne Rooney are all starting. This could and probably should be a goal-fest Photograph: John Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images

What did I say? The first one has gone in early and Valencia is the scorer. He turns in Owen's low cross at the near post to give United an eighth-minute lead Photograph: Matthew Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images

Owen soon has to be replaced by Javier Hernández, whose pace poses problems for his opponents Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images

Likewise a darting run from the centre of midfield by Fábio da Silva splits Otelul Galati's defence and almost results in a goal-scoring chance Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images

Berbatov misses when presented with a good opportunity ... United are making tough work out of this match Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Action Images

And nor can Anderson find the goal that United need to put this tie to bed Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Action Images

Fortunately Rooney pops up three minutes from time to drive home a second goal Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA

Rooney looks relieved more than anything. The win has helped lift United top of their group ahead of Benfica whom they play later this month Photograph: Andrew Yates/AFP/Getty Images