Maybe it's due to the fact that both are ex United players and they have an emotional connection with us. On a side note, you could tell that goal means a lot to Rooney. I'm glad he finally broke his goal drought.Who gives a damn if the ref sent the wrong player off.
As Man Utd fans, we should care that we are 1 goal up and 1 man up.
Let Sunderland supporters argue about the wrong player being sent off.