Rampant Rooney gives reasons for cheer and fear

WAYNE ROONEY’S unprecedented season, continued unabated as Manchester United returned to the top of the Premier League on Saturday night, presenting Alex Ferguson with welcome relief from off-field controversies and Fabio Capello with growing concerns.

The England forward scored four goals for the first time in his career, taking his season tally to 20 goals, just three short of his previous season’s best.

For Ferguson, his display and the result eased growing unrest among United supporters, disillusioned at the club’s ownership and the recent announcement that United currently possess a debt of well over £700 million (€796m).