If they can win at Old Trafford, a top four challenge could be on the cards - defeat and back to being an also-ran beckons. Group Newspapers Ltd27Martin Keown celebrates the moment Ruud van Nistelrooy missed a penaltyWith the game deadlocked and 80 minutes on the clock, Vieira and Van Nistelrooy challenge for a ball which ends with the Frenchman on the floor. mages5Patrick Van Aanolt was pulled out of Sunderland’s starting XI just minutes before Sunday’s game at Spurs due to medical adviceSky Sports5Patrick van Aanholt was left stumped when he was told by Jason Denayer he was being pulled out of the Sunderland side to face TottenhamThe Dutch defender made the headlines on Sunday when he was pulled out of the Black Cats starting line-up at White Hart Lane. It is one thing getting yourself up for matches against the big boys, quite another to play at the same intensity against one of the minnows. ticks in "The Invincibles" season 2003/04Gilberto SilvaAnother who could fit into the unsung hero bracket alongside fellow Invincible Lauren, Gilberto was a solid mainstay in the Arsenal engine room. 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. The England striker, 27, played just four days before the Cup clash in the 2-1 Premier League win away to Chelsea. der as fans sneak into stadiumSHAW NO CERTAINTYGareth Southgate tells Luke Shaw he must start playing for Manchester United to regain England spotKylian Me SoftlySergio Ramos tells Kylian Mbappe he is welcome at Real Madrid ahead of France vs Spain friendlyRAHEEM RECOVERYRaheem Sterling is fit for Manchester City's crunch Premier League clash at Arsenal#pogdaddyLoving son Paul Pogba visits dad Fassou Antoine in hospital to celebrate his 79th birthday after Frenchman is ruled out of Spain friendly through injuryFeeling smallInjured Chris Smalling looks down in the dumps after limping away from restaurant with his leg brace onHit the Gym, JackGareth Southgate warns Jack Wilshere to prove his fitness if he wants to win back an England spotCHILLINGNo time for cold feet as SunSport visit Fulham's training ground for a spot of cryotherapy treatmentICE COOL KIDJermain Defoe reveals cryotherapy chamber sessions are helping him stay young but his mum is ruining vegan diet by serving up meatUNITED RANT BOYSPolice are investigating Manchester United fans for homophobic chanting at ChelseaZaha had 'no passion'Gareth Southgate sensationally claims Wilfried Zaha did not have the heart to play for England Its clear he still does not know his ideal line-up, is suffering a mini-crisis of confidence and appears reluctant to play Uniteds most in-form player: Marcus Rashford. Getty Images6Marcus Edwards made his debut for Tottenham against GillinghamGetty Images6Edwards almo. To play for Manchester United is not easy, especially at a young age.