Tag: Wayne Rooney

History repeats itself as Van Persie and Rooney secure 2-0 win over Palace

Just as they did in the reverse fixture at Old Trafford back in November, goals from Robin van Persie and Wayne Rooney secured a 2-0 win for Manchester United over Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon. Again, like earlier in the…

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Rooney set for bumper new deal

The Independent understands that Wayne Rooney is expected to sign a new contract with Manchester United, which is thought to be worth around £300,000 per week. The England international, whose season has been beset with rumours of him potentially moving…

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Januzaj edging nearer international decision

The Mirror understands that Adnan Januzaj is ready to commit his international future to England. The eighteen year old has the option to play for a number of countries including Belgium, Turkey and Serbia, while Kosovo are another option, should…

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Keane expecting squad overhaul

Roy Keane has said that his former club need to sign ‘five or six players’ in the summer, and that they have ‘cut corners’ in recent years, according to the Mail Online. United currently sit fifteen points behind league leaders…

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Rooney set for starting berth at Stoke

Wayne Rooney is set to return to the Manchester United starting line-up for tomorrow afternoon’s trip to Stoke City. The England international came on for the final half an hour of the Premier League champions’ 2-0 win over Cardiff City…

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Van Persie and Young on target as United beat Cardiff

Manchester United bounced back from their Capital One Cup disappointment by beating bottom of the table Cardiff City 2-0 at Old Trafford yesterday evening. The hosts took the lead on just six minutes through Robin Van Persie, who was making…

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Vidic suspended for this evening’s semi final second leg against Sunderland

Manchester United will be without Nemanja Vidic for this evening’s Capital One Cup semi-final second leg against Sunderland as the defender begins a three match ban following his dismissal against Chelsea on Sunday afternoon. Patrice Evra is an injury doubt…

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United back in for Mata

Manchester United are preparing a bid for Chelsea’s out-of-favour midfielder Juan Mata, according to the Telegraph. The Spain international has been regularly linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge since the start of the season, with the champions often…

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Rooney and Van Persie remaiin doubtful for Chelsea clash

Wayne Rooney will face a late fitness test ahead of Manchester United’s clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The England international has not played since the home defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on New Year’s Day, and was sent to Egypt…

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Van Persie hails Rooney influence

Robin van Persie has said that playing alongside Wayne Rooney at Manchester United has improved him as a player, according to the Metro. The Netherlands international finished his first season with United as the top scorer in the Premier League…

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