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• Wayne Rooney sends message to Marcus Rashford over work rate

  28-02-2024 21:32 via metro.co.uk
  
  Marcus Rashford has had a difficult season with Manchester United (Picture: Getty Images)Wayne Rooney has encouraged Marcus Rashford to work harder for Manchester United, saying that should be the main focus for the forward.The 26-year-old was superb last season but has really struggled for form during this campaign, scoring just five times in the Premier League and failing to score in four Champions League outings.There have been off-field issues surrounding the England forward as well, with a
  
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• Wayne Rooney questions absent Man Utd star and tells club who to build team around

  16-05-2024 11:06 via metro.co.uk
  
  Wayne Rooney discussing Manchester United’s current squad (Picture: Sky Sports)Wayne Rooney has questioned the prolonged absence of Anthony Martial at Manchester United and urged his former club to build the team around Bruno Fernandes next season.Martial waved goodbye to United fans after the Red Devils beat Newcastle 3-2 in their final home game of the season on Wednesday night.Much was expected of the Frenchman following his big-money move from Monaco in 2015 but Martial’s United
  
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• Wayne Rooney sends message to Marcus Rashford over his Manchester United future

  16-05-2024 09:03 via metro.co.uk
  
  Marcus Rashford returned from injury against Newcastle on Wednesday (Picture: Getty Images)Wayne Rooney feels it might be time for Marcus Rashford to leave Manchester United, with the club needing a ‘massive clear out’ of players.Rashford has had an underwhelming season, scoring just seven Premier League goals after a brilliant campaign last time around which saw him score 17 times in the top flight.The 26-year-old’s form has been so poor that he may miss out on the England squ
  
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• Wayne Rooney says Manchester United were ‘very fortunate’ in win over Newcastle

  15-05-2024 22:58 via metro.co.uk
  
  Should Newcastle have had a penalty for Sofyan Amrabat’s foul on Anthony Gordon? (Photo: Getty)Newcastle United were ‘very unfortunate’ not to get what could have been a game-changing penalty against Manchester United, Wayne Rooney reckons.United defeated Newcastle 3-2 at Old Trafford on Wednesday in what was a huge match in the race for Europe.Kobbie Mainoo opened the scoring before Anthony Gordon equalised just after the break, but goals from Amad Diallo and Rasmus Hojlund bu
  
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• Wayne Rooney begs Premier League clubs to scrap VAR ahead of pivotal vote

  15-05-2024 22:15 via metro.co.uk
  
  Wayne Rooney is very much in favour of binning VAR (Photo: Getty / Sky Sports)Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney is hopeful Premier League clubs will vote to scrap VAR, saying: ‘It’s taken all the enjoyment out of the game.’On Wednesday, it was was revealed that Wolves had formally called for the removal of the Video Assistant Referee which has been used in England’s top-flight since 2019.Their proposal will trigger a vote between all 20 Premier League clubs when they
  
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• Roy Keane shares theory over why Rasmus Hojlund is benched for Manchester United vs Newcastle

  15-05-2024 20:42 via metro.co.uk
  
  Rasmus Hojlund has benched to ‘keep him fresh’ – but Roy Keane thinks there’s more at play… (Photo: Getty / Sky Sports)Erik ten Hag is ‘sending a message to Manchester United’s board’ by dropping Rasmus Hojlund to the bench against Newcastle United.That is the theory of Roy Keane who was ‘surprised’ to see his former club line-up for Wednesday’s huge clash at Old Trafford without a striker.United take on Newcastle in a game that
  
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• Wayne Rooney names Man Utd star who was a ‘nightmare’ in dressing room

  15-05-2024 19:08 via metro.co.uk
  
  Wayne Rooney played with lots of different players at Old Trafford (Picture: Getty)Wayne Rooney has revealed which one of his former Manchester United teammates was a ‘nightmare’ in the dressing room.Rooney played with lots of different players during his 13-year stint at the club between 2004 and 2017 including Cristiano Ronaldo and Paul Pogba.But there is one particular star who kept falling out with his own teammates behind the scenes at Old Trafford, according to Rooney.‘(N
  
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• Erik ten Hag responds to Wayne Rooney claiming Manchester United players are hiding behind injuries

  15-05-2024 13:31 via metro.co.uk
  
  Erik ten Hag has responded to Wayne Rooney’s damning claim (Pictures: Getty)Erik ten Hag has hit back at Wayne Rooney’s claim that some of his Manchester United players are deliberately avoiding games, insisting the injured players at Old Trafford are ‘desperate’ to return to action.Speaking after United’s deflating 1-0 defeat to Arsenal at the weekend, Rooney said he was ‘100% sure’ that some absent players were fit enough to play.Ten Hag was without te
  
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• What Graeme Souness has ‘heard’ about Manchester United squad under Erik ten Hag

  15-05-2024 11:17 via metro.co.uk
  
  Graeme Souness has backed up Wayne Rooney’s damning claim (Picture: talkSPORT)Graeme Souness has backed Wayne Rooney’s claim that some Manchester United players are faking injuries, insisting he has ‘heard’ the same thing from a ‘reliable source’.Rooney took aim at some of United’s absent players following their underwhelming 1-0 defeat to Arsenal on Sunday.Ten Hag has been without several first-team stars this season, with the injury crisis at Old Traff
  
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• Roy Keane and Wayne Rooney urge Manchester United board to stick with Erik ten Hag

  13-05-2024 14:08 via metro.co.uk
  
  Roy Keane wants Erik ten Hag to see through his Manchester United deal (Photo by James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Images)Manchester United legends Roy Keane and Wayne Rooney say the club should give Erik ten Hag more time at Old Trafford.The Dutchman is clinging onto his job at the Theatre of Dreams, with United on course for their worst ever Premier League campaign.Following Sunday’s 1-0 defeat to Arsenal, United are now likely to finish without European football for the first time in a
  
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• Wayne Rooney accuses Manchester United players of lying about injuries after Arsenal loss

  13-05-2024 11:23 via metro.co.uk
  
  The former striker believes some sidelined stars could be playing (Picture: Sky Sports)Wayne Rooney has accused some of Manchester United’s injured players of deliberately ducking out of games to protect themselves for the FA Cup final or the upcoming European Championship.A makeshift United slumped to their second successive league defeat with a 1-0 loss against Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday.The result sees the Gunners return to the top of the Premier League table, while Erik ten Hag&
  
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• Wayne Rooney says Erik ten Hag aimed ‘massive insult’ at Manchester United players after defeat to Arsenal

  12-05-2024 21:03 via metro.co.uk
  
  Erik ten Hag aimed a ‘massive insult’ at Manchester United’s squad, according to Wayne Rooney (Picture: Getty)Wayne Rooney says Erik ten Hag directed a ‘massive insult’ at Manchester United’s squad by questioning his players’ ‘attitude’ in the wake of the side’s 1-0 defeat to Arsenal.Coming off the back of a humbling 4-0 defeat to Crystal Palace last time out, United will have had some Arsenal fans fearing the worst after a promising st
  
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• Wayne Rooney blasts ‘lazy’ and ‘naive’ Casemiro after Manchester United’s defeat to Arsenal

  12-05-2024 20:12 via metro.co.uk
  
  Casemiro was criticised after Leandro Trossard made the breakthrough for Arsenal (Picture: Getty)Wayne Rooney accused Casemiro of ‘laziness’ after the makeshift defender was largely to blame for Leandro Trossard’s goal in Arsenal’s 1-0 victory over Manchester United.United started brightly but fell behind in the 20th minute as Ben White capitalised on a poor kick from Andre Onana and found Kai Havertz down the right flank.
  Trossard sensed the opportunity and sprinted in b
  
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• Wayne Rooney names Arsenal star who got ‘very lucky’ in win v Man Utd

  12-05-2024 19:53 via metro.co.uk
  
  Wayne Rooney watched the top-flight clash as a pundit for Sky Sports (Picture: Getty)Wayne Rooney believes Thomas Partey was ‘very lucky’ to avoid giving away a first-half penalty during Arsenal’s 1-0 win at Manchester United on Sunday.United legend Rooney was quizzed about his former club’s 37th-minute penalty appeal as Amad Diallo went down after a challenge from Arsenal star Partey.The Ghanaian midfielder stuck a leg out and there appeared to be a little bit of contact
  
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• ‘Outstanding’ Mohamed Salah equals Wayne Rooney record as Liverpool beat Tottenham

  05-05-2024 20:56 via metro.co.uk
  
  Mo Salah was back to his best against Spurs (Photo: Getty)Mohamed Salah set a new Premier League record and matched an impressive Wayne Rooney feat during Liverpool’s 4-2 win over Tottenham.Liverpool kept their faint title hopes alive on Sunday with an impressive victory at Anfield where Salah, Andy Robertson, Cody Gakpo and Harvey Elliott all scored before the hour mark.The result guarantees the Reds a top-three finish, though they still trail Arsenal by six points and Manchester City by
  
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• Wayne Rooney takes aim at Virgil van Dijk over post-match comments after Everton defeat

  25-04-2024 00:58 via metro.co.uk
  
  The player-turned-pundit was not impressed with the interview (Picture: Sky Sports)Wayne Rooney has criticised Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk over comments he made in his post-match interview following the Reds’ 2-0 defeat away to Merseyside rivals Everton.Jurgen Klopp’s side wilted at Goodison Park on Wednesday evening, with the Toffees’ physicality and directness causing all manner of problems for the Liverpool back-line.It was no surprise when Jarrad Branthwaite opened th
  
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• Wayne Rooney takes aim at Liverpool star over post-match comments after Everton defeat

  25-04-2024 00:58 via metro.co.uk
  
  The player-turned-pundit was not impressed with the interview (Picture: Sky Sports)Wayne Rooney has criticised Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk over comments he made in his post-match interview following the Reds’ 2-0 defeat away to Merseyside rivals Everton.Jurgen Klopp’s side wilted at Goodison Park on Wednesday evening, with the Toffees’ physicality and directness causing all manner of problems for the Liverpool back-line.It was no surprise when Jarrad Branthwaite opened th
  
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• John Terry names Arsenal and Manchester United legends among his four toughest opponents

  22-04-2024 18:23 via metro.co.uk
  
  John Terry has been inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame (Photo: Premier League)John Terry has named an Arsenal legend as the one player he ‘feared the most’, as the Chelsea legend was inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame.On Monday, the former Chelsea and England captain became the latest player to be voted into the Hall of Fame, alongside Manchester United and Newcastle hero Andy Cole.‘To be recognised by your peers and the supporters is special. For me it is
  
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• Rasmus Hojlund snubs ‘idol’ Cristiano Ronaldo as he names dream Man Utd strike partner

  21-04-2024 16:03 via metro.co.uk
  
  Hojlund would relish a link-up with the United and England legend (Picture: Getty)Rasmus Hojlund has named Wayne Rooney as the Manchester United striker he would most liked to have played alongside.The Denmark international has carried the responsibility of being United’s sole option up front for much of the season, scoring 13 times in his debut campaign.As Rooney did when he joined from Everton in 2004, Hojlund arrived in Manchester with the weight of expectation on his shoulders followin
  
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• Gladiators star crashes WWE Live London show in row with top wrestler

  20-04-2024 16:42 via metro.co.uk
  
  Gladiators star Apollo went face to face with JD McDonagh (Picture: WWE)WWE and Gladiators are closer than people might think, and the two worlds have collided in a major way.On a star-studded Friday night at The O2 arena in London, with the likes of Anthony Joshua, Wayne and Coleen Rooney and rapper ArrDee in attendance, one of the hit BBC revival’s new stars Apollo made his presence felt.The new Gladiator came down to the ring during high flying superstar Ricochet’s match with Judg
  
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• Wayne Rooney stood up by EA Sports FC 24 fans in hilarious training prank

  17-04-2024 13:06 via metro.co.uk
  
  Rooney hasn’t had the best start playing for Girth N Turf FC (Picture: YouTube)The former Manchester United legend has joined a Pro Clubs team in EA Sports FC 24, but things really haven’t gotten off to a good start.YouTubers Angry Ginge and Yung Filly have made waves in the EA Sports FC 24 community recently, not just by starting their own Pro Clubs team, Girth N Turf FC, but by signing the former Manchester United and England captain Wayne Rooney to play for their team.Rooney and c
  
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• Wayne Rooney names Liverpool star who was ‘fortunate’ to avoid red card against Man Utd

  08-04-2024 11:48 via metro.co.uk
  
  The Man Utd legend feels one player was lucky to stay on the pitch (Picture: PLP)Wayne Rooney believes Liverpool keeper Caoimhin Kelleher was ‘fortunate’ to not get a red card during his side’s 2-2 draw with Manchester United on Sunday.The Premier League title race took another twist after Jurgen Klopp’s side were made to pay for their wastefulness in a pulsating affair at Old Trafford.Luis Diaz found a breakthrough for the visitors in the first half before spectacular fi
  
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• Wayne Rooney makes Premier League title prediction after Liverpool’s draw with Manchester United

  08-04-2024 09:20 via metro.co.uk
  
  Wayne Rooney has revealed his Premier League title prediction (Picture: NBC Sports)Wayne Rooney has backed Liverpool to win the Premier League despite their frustrating 2-2 draw with Manchester United.Jurgen Klopp’s side dominated at Old Trafford for large periods but were made to pay for their wastefulness in a pulsating affair at Old Trafford.Luis Diaz gave the visitors the lead midway through the first half but an error from Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah gave Bruno Fernandes the cha
  
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• Wayne Rooney slams ‘sloppy’ Man Utd star for costly error vs Liverpool

  07-04-2024 22:13 via metro.co.uk
  
  Aaron Wan-Bissaka hacked down Harvey Elliott inside the box (Picture: Getty)Wayne Rooney was left disappointed with Aaron Wan-Bissaka following Manchester United’s 2-2 draw against rivals Liverpool on Sunday.Luis Diaz put Liverpool ahead at Old Trafford but goals from Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo turned the game around with United looking set for victory.That was until the 82nd minute as Wan-Bissaka hacked down Harvey Elliott inside the box to give Liverpool a penalty, which Mohamed S
  
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• Wayne Rooney names Liverpool star who doesn’t get credit he deserves

  07-04-2024 17:18 via metro.co.uk
  
  Mohamed Salah has bee in fine form for Liverpool this season (Picture: Getty)Manchester United hero Wayne Rooney feels Liverpool star Mohamed Salah does not get the credit he deserves.Salah has one again been in fine form this season as he looks to help the Reds land a second Premier League title under manager Jurgen Klopp.Liverpool are locked in a title race with Arsenal and Manchester City, facing Rooney’s old club United – their biggest rivals – at Old Trafford this weekend.
  
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• Golden goal: Wayne Rooney for Manchester United v Fenerbahce (2004)

  25-03-2024 13:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The teenage signing from Everton captured the imagination at Old Trafford with a storybook debut hat-trickFor all the adulation modern footballers receive, most will never comprehend the impact they have on young people. Sure, you get 21st-century icons such as Jack Grealish or James Maddison, who cut through all that silly public scrutiny on their hair or fashion choices and manage to connect with young supporters, but the vast majority can never truly know what they mean to fans.I’ve wor
  
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• Harry Kane’s England goalscoring record and Three Lions’ all-time top scorers revealed

  21-03-2024 14:52 via metro.co.uk
  
  Kane is already an all-time England great (Picture: Getty)Harry Kane will have the opportunity to make yet more England history over the next few days with the Three Lions in friendly action against Brazil and Belgium during March’s international break.The 30 year-old is enjoying a dream first season with Bayern Munich having broken the record for the most goals scored in a debut Bundesliga campaign.And Kane will be hoping to continue that incredible club form for his country, starting wit
  
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• Rio Ferdinand and Wayne Rooney rate Manchester United’s top-four chances after Everton win

  09-03-2024 16:26 via metro.co.uk
  
  The former United striker isn’t convinced by his old club (Picture: Getty)Wayne Rooney does not believe Manchester United have the consistency or the solidity to finish in the top four this season, while Rio Ferdinand fears for them against Liverpool next weekend.The Red Devils closed the gap to fifth-placed Tottenham to just three points thanks to a 2-0 victory over Everton at Old Trafford on Saturday – though Spurs now have two games in hand, starting against fourth-placed Aston Vi
  
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• Wayne Rooney fires warning to Casemiro after Manchester United beat Everton

  09-03-2024 16:24 via metro.co.uk
  
  Casemiro struggled in Manchester United’s 2-0 win over Everton (PA Wire)Wayne Rooney has fired a warning to Casemiro following Manchester United’s 2-0 win over Everton on Saturday.Two first-half penalties which were won by Alejandro Garnacho and converted by Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford were enough to secure three points for Erik ten Hag’s side, who remain sixth in the Premier League but are now three points behind Tottenham.Everton started brightly at Old Trafford and h
  
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• Wayne Rooney compares ‘incredible’ Kobbie Mainoo to Bastian Schweinsteiger

  09-03-2024 14:23 via metro.co.uk
  
  The United legend has been blown away by the youngster (Pictures: Getty / TNT Sports)Wayne Rooney believes Kobbie Mainoo is destined to have a big future at Manchester United, even comparing the teenager to a young Bastian Schweinsteiger.After an injury-disrupted start to the campaign, Mainoo has racked up 14 Premier League starts and become a key cog in Erik ten Hag’s midfield, delivering a number of stellar displays.Despite not even representing England at Under-21 level yet, the 18-year
  
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