Wayne Rooney has been assured of his England place by interim boss Gareth Southgate regardless of whether he is playing for Manchester United.
The 31-year-old is in danger of becoming a fringe player under United boss Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford having been named as a substitute for three successive Premier League matches before he missed Sunday’s 4-0 drubbing at Chelsea because of injury.
Chelsea vs Manchester United
England Premier League.
Date: Sunday 23rd October, 2016
Kick-off: 16:00 UK.
Venue: Stamford Bridge, London
Jose Mourinho expects a major test for his Manchester United outfit at home to Fenerbahce in the Europa League on Thursday evening.
Jose Mourinho insists Manchester United will push for victory against Liverpool at Anfield and will hope to prevent the home team from scoring.
The deadly rivals go into the game on Monday evening separated by three points and three places in the Premier League table, with Mourinho aiming to draw level with the Merseysiders and close the gap to leaders Manchester City.
Liverpool vs Manchester United
English Premier League.
Date: Monday, 17th October, 2016,
Kick-off at 20:00 UK
Venue: Anfield Stadium, Liverpool.
Liverpool vs Manchester United
English Premier League.
Date: Monday, 17th October, 2016,
Kick-off at 20:00 UK
Venue: Anfield Stadium, Liverpool.
The Reds of Liverpool locks horn with reds of Manchester. Liverpool host Manchester united in match day 8 of 2016/2017 English Premier League.
The Red Devils make the journey to Anfield on Monday night to face Jurgen Klopp’s in-form Liverpool.
After a bright start saw Man United win their opening three league games under Mourinho, they have laboured recently in taking just four points from four games.
They were held at home by winless Stoke last time out, increasing the pressure on the Portuguese ahead of what looks sure to be powder-keg clash on Merseyside.
Manchester United’s squad is “more than capable” of challenging for the Premier League title, according to Marcus Rashford.
United are seventh in the table after playing six matches of the 2016-17 league campaign, having made an inconsistent start to life under new manager Jose Mourinho.
They will be expected to win at home to struggling Stoke on Sunday but could face a tough task keeping pace with Pep Guardiola’s slick Manchester City.
Manchester United vs Stoke City
English Premier League.
Date: Sunday, 2nd October, 2016,
Kick-off at 12:00 UK
Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester.
Jose Mourinho’s men will hope to continue their winning streak when they host Stoke City at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Jose Mourinho oversaw a warm-up with a difference as Manchester United concluded their preparations for the EFL Cup third-round tie at Northampton Town in a hotel car park.