Two Wayne Rooney headers midway through the second half gave Manchester United a slightly fortunate 3-2 win at AC Milan in their Champions League last 16 first leg on Tuesday.

Seven-times champions Milan, who have never lost to United over two legs, were quickly ahead when Ronaldinho's volley deflected in off Michael Carrick following a free kick from former United midfielder David Beckham.

The hosts had a series of other chances before Paul Scholes swung at a Darren Fletcher cross with his right foot, the ball hit his left shin and then bobbled in off the post on 36 minutes for United's first ever goal against Milan at the San Siro.

United then became favourites ahead of the second leg on March 10 when Rooney netted with headers from Antonio Valencia and Fletcher crosses before Clarence Seedorf struck late for Milan. Carrick was sent off in stoppage time and will miss the return.

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