The England striker, 27, played just four days before the Cup clash in the 2-1 Premier League win away to Chelsea. ted's 3-1 winAP:Associated Press5Wayne Rooney has scored just once in seven games for United this seasonManchester United players get into training in car park ahead of Northampton clashThe world record £89million midfielder is yet to assist or score since moving back from Juventus in the summer. News Group Newspapers Ltd27Ruud van Nistelrooy smashes his stoppage time penalty against the barNews. Strong, fantastic quality, shooting, vision - very intelligent. Rooneys form hardly deserves a starting role, especially with the likes of Marcus Rashford and Juan Mata having strong cases to be involved. more ground on Manchester CityAntonio Conte knows his decisions are under the spotlight after drawing at Swansea followed by the 2-1 home defeat to Liverpool last time out. The 17-year-old was likened to Barcelona star Lionel Messi earlier in the week by boss Mauricio Pochettino. Players refused to shake hands and the tone was set. The Gunners know they can make a real statement by winning, even to their own supporters who have doubts whether they have the strength to mount a serious title challenge. 216;mobile mechanics’ – something the former?Anfield defender has never expressed an interest in.