Rooney to start in Manchester derby

Wayne Rooney has given Manchester United a boost by returning to the side for this afternoon’s crucial derby against Manchester City at Eastlands.

Rooney to start in Manchester derby

Wayne Rooney has given Manchester United a boost by returning to the side for this afternoon’s crucial derby against Manchester City at Eastlands.

The England striker sat out the draw with Blackburn on Sunday after suffering a recurrence of an ankle injury during the second leg of their Champions League tie with Bayern Munich.

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