Wayne Rooney

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal backs his decision to play Wayne Rooney in the midfield.

Van Persie has been the first choice number nine this season, starting 23 Premier League games

Louis van Gaal wants Roy Hodgson to deploy Wayne Rooney as a striker for England.

The Old Trafford legend also says were it not for David De Gea, United would be worse off in the league.

The United captain looks continue to remain in midfield despite problems up front.

Rooney has spent most of 2015 occupying a central midfield role.

Louis van Gaal wants his players to give a 100% all the time whether they are in a game or during a training session.

Striker scored his second goal of the season during the FA Cup replay against Cambridge on Tuesday night.

Kaikai tells IBTimes UK his team have 'every chance' of beating United if they replicate first-leg display.

The versatile midfielder, 22, started the season opener against Swansea City but has been out injured since then.

The former Arsenal star's contract at Old Trafford will expire in summer 2016.

United boss Louis van Gaal recently left Radamel Falcao out of the squad during the defeat against Southampton.

Rooney was awarded the club's player of the month for December.

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The Old Trafford captain added three goals to his tally during the month of December.

Manchester United considering move to sign Besiktas winger Gokhan Tore.

Di Maria marked his return with a goal in the 2-0 win over Yeovil Town on Sunday.

Dutch coach says achieving balance in his United team could come at the expense of Rooney.

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Louis van Gaal believes Rooney has the capacity to flourish in his new central midfield role for Manchester United.

United are well-placed going into the festive period - and Wayne Rooney is thriving as captain.

Colombian showed his class against Aston Villa and may now get extended run in United team.

Wenger also convinced Sanchez to leave Barcelona and avoid Liverpool with Champions League promise.

United are third in the table, eight points behind Jose Mourinho's side.

Van Gaal refuses to discuss the negotiations regarding the Spaniard's new deal.

The former Atletico Madrid player was under constant scrutiny during his first season at Old Trafford.

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Spaniard also says Wayne Rooney is the most competitive United player in training.

Wayne Rooney picked up a knee injury against Hull City and is expected to start for Manchester United against Southampton.

The Spaniard was replaced by Darren Fletcher during the 2-1 win over Stoke at Old Trafford.