Rooney back on bench for United

Wayne Rooney will return to the bench for Manchester United tomorrow as the Red Devils look to open up a five-point lead at the Barclays Premier League summit by beating Fulham at Old Trafford.

Wayne Rooney will return to the bench for Manchester United tomorrow as the Red Devils look to open up a five-point lead at the Premier League summit by beating Fulham at Old Trafford.

Rooney has missed seven games since limping out of the home win over Fulham with a hamstring strain.