# Wayne Rooney: A Look Back at His Best Premier League Goals
Wayne Rooney has been appointed manager of Championship side Birmingham City, and to celebrate his career, let’s take a look back at some of his best Premier League goals. Rooney has been one of the most prolific strikers in the history of the Premier League, scoring over 200 goals in the competition for both Everton and Manchester United.
## Rooney’s Early Career at Everton
Rooney began his career at Everton, making his debut in 2002 at the age of 16. In his first full season, he scored nine goals in all competitions and was named the BBC’s Young Sports Personality of the Year. He went on to score 17 goals in the 2003-04 season and was awarded the prestigious PFA Young Player of the Year award.
In total, Rooney scored 15 Premier League goals in two seasons at Everton before moving to Manchester United in 2004.
## Rooney’s Success at Manchester United
At Manchester United, Rooney quickly established himself as one of the best strikers in the world. He scored a hat-trick on his debut against Fenerbahce and went on to score a total of 183 Premier League goals for the club.
During his time at United, Rooney won five Premier League titles, one Champions League title, one FA Cup, three League Cups, and one FIFA Club World Cup. He also became the club’s all-time leading goalscorer with 253 goals in all competitions.
## Rooney’s Best Premier League Goals
Throughout his career, Rooney has scored some spectacular goals in the Premier League. Here are some of his best:
– Against Arsenal in 2010, Rooney scored an incredible overhead kick from 25 yards out to secure a 2-1 victory for United.
– Against Bolton Wanderers in 2011, Rooney scored a stunning free-kick from 35 yards out to secure a 3-2 win for United.
– Against Newcastle United in 2012, Rooney scored a brilliant solo goal from outside the box to secure a 4-3 win for United.
– Against Hull City in 2014, Rooney scored a brilliant long-range strike from outside the box to secure a 3-0 win for United.
## Watch the Latest Edition of Match of the Day on BBC iPlayer
To relive some of Wayne Rooney’s best Premier League goals, watch the latest edition of Match of the Day on BBC iPlayer [here](https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007t9y1). (Available to UK users only.)
Wayne Rooney has been one of the most prolific strikers in Premier League history and his appointment as manager of Birmingham City is sure to be an exciting one. We wish him all the best in his new role and look forward to seeing what he can do!