axed Rooney’s recent dismal displays further prove?the irreversible decline of the England captain and it could finally be time for Mourinho to drop him. The French defender was less of an attacking force as an unmovable rock at the back. A thrilling contest took another twist when Patrick Vieira gave the ball to Ryan Giggs in the middle of the park. 8 into what would become the longest undefeated streak in English football history. lped by netting?on his home debut against Manchester UnitedRobin van PersieAlthough Robin van Persie’s subsequent move to arch rivals Manchester United soured his career at Arsenal, there’s no doubting his place in the list is fully deserved. The players in the squad are the ones who are the most prepared to play. s and now faces a tough task at Arsenal this weekendAcross the division there are big matches with key issues at stake, so SunSport has run the rule over the big talking points ahead of this weekend’s fixturesWill Wayne Rooney be droppedThe United captain has looked off the pace all season, and was woeful in last week’s 3-1 defeat at Watford. — Daz (.daz_brooks) September 21, 2016Phil Neville actually just said he'd start Rooney on Saturday. 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. 8211; and what a signing he turned out to beGranit Xhaka scores wonder goal for Arsenal against Hull CityNicholas AnelkaThe young Frenchman was signed from Paris Saint-Germain for just £500,000, and ended up making huge profit when sold two years later to Real Madrid for £22.