The 17-year-old was likened to Barcelona star Lionel Messi earlier in the week by boss Mauricio Pochettino. “At the moment that is having a massive effect on his performance. The speed merchant went on score 41 goals in 142 appearances for the Gunners, as he terrorised Premier League right-backs game on game. Like the United skipper, Paul Pogba has not made the greatest of impacts since his return to Old Trafford. hesSwansea are next up for Guardiolas merry men, and having seen the second string win at the Liberty Stadium in the EFL Cup, you wouldnt bet against more of the same on Saturday. own Ray Parlour in the box in stoppage time — only to see his spot-kick saved by Schmeichel. this weekend: Will Rooney be dropped, are Liverpool title contenders, and is Mark Hughes about to be axedTHE AXE SWINGSSeven stars who face the axe in the Prem this weekend including Wayne Rooney, David Luiz and Ross BarkleyWAYNE'S WOEWayne Rooney misses open goal in early stages against Northampton and Twitter users aren't happyWayne's WorldWayne Rooney set to lead the line at Northampton, but Jose Mourinho set to axe him for Leicester clashNEW ROO ROLEWayne Rooney has been given a new job at Manchester United. But the French winger oozed class on the pitch, and netting the second goal in the 2-2 draw with fie. News Group Newspapers Ltd27Patrick Vieira tries to confront Ruud van Nistelroory after receiving red. Modric, now deeply ensconced in the engine room of Real Madrid, was regarded as too small for the Prem when he arrived at Tottenham in 2008.