Michael Owen almost makes it 2-0 in the dying moments but Hart denies him with a fine save

Ryan Giggs leaves Sebastian Larsson in his wake during a vintage second-half run

Antonio Valencia takes on the Birmingham defence during a decent league debut for the Reds

Wayne Rooney celebrates after scoring the winning goal past Birmingham's Joe Hart

On his Barclays Premier League debut, Birmingham's Roger Johnson moves in on Dimitar Berbatov

Dimitar Berbatov is challenged by Birmingham's Lee Carsley

Wayne Rooney celebrates his 99th goal for Manchester United

Wayne Rooney scores the only goal of the match against Birmingham City

Birmingham's Stephen Carr battles for the ball with Dimitar Berbatov of Manchester United

Antonio Valencia : Manchester United 1 - 0 Birmingham City

O'Shea gots an elbow from the back : Manchester United 1 - 0 Birmingham City

Berbatov on the Move : Manchester United 1 - 0 Birmingham City

OWEN looks tired : Manchester United 1 - 0 Birmingham City

NOt Enough time for Owen to Shine : Manchester United 1 - 0 Birmingham City

One Goal, Three Points : Manchester United 1 - 0 Birmingham City

Rooooo-naldo! : Manchester United 1 - 0 Birmingham City

Wayne Rooney The New United Hero: Manchester United 1 - 0 Birmingham City

Manchester United 1 - 0 Birmingham City