Some have called Manchester United boring in season 2010/11. Some say that their supporters wouldn't even be able to show you Manchester on a map.
But make no mistake their second half onslaught at Upton Park showed their Championship credentials.
The way they came from 2-0 down with under half an hour to play showed a winning mentality, a never say die attitude.
Even with Fergie in the stands serving a touchline ban, the Red Devils rallied to score 4 quick goals to earn a priceless 3 points at West Ham to shoot them ever closer to yet another title.
United rode their luck, with Nemanja Vidic very fortunate not to be red carded in the first half for his last man tackle on Demba Ba. Referee Lee Mason only showed the Serbian star a yellow card, much to the fury of the east enders.
However, as West Ham sat back on their two goal lead in the second half, a certain forgotten man called Wayne Rooney stepped into the limelight, for the right reasons. For now.
A sizzling free kick, a beautiful one touch and finish followed by a dispatched penalty from a Matt Upson handball.
Rooney has had his problems this season, beginning in South Africa and following him to the north of England where he had gambling issues and a contract dispute which saw him close to a move to rivals Manchester City.
In the big moments though, players like Rooney come to the fray. His bicycle kick in the Manchester derby, or his quick fire hattrick at the Boleyn ground are testament to that.
Sure he ruined it by screaming a verbal and offensive tirade at the nearby camera, which has earnt him an FA charge, but the manner in which he ensured that Manchester United left the capital with all 3 points has to be admired.
It is the sort of moments where top 4 teams become champion teams.
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