Its this versatility that has made hima favourite with both Wenger and the fans. Criticism of Rooney has been picking up pace this season with United fans beginning to question the skipper’s place in the starting XI. 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. stery blondeNice EffortMario Balotelli scores another brace for Nice as Liverpool flop continues to rebuild career in FranceTHANKS LUIS AND RAHEEMLiverpool revealed as the biggest 'selling club' in Europe with Spurs not far behindDEFEND FROM THE FRONTRagnar Klavan reveals the reason why Liverpool's defenders keep scoringROAD RAGE CAPITAL OF BRITAINDrivers in GLASGOW have the worst levels of road rage, says study. PA:Press Association6Jose Mourinho needs to turn around Manchester United's fortunesGetty Image. Michael Carrick?comes?inThe skipper’s exclusion should bring in Carrick – who did net against the Cobblers. In his time at the Gunners, he helped lead the side to their first league and FA Cup double in 30 years in the 1997/98 season. Strong, fantastic quality, shooting, vision - very intelligent. A shocking leg injury suffered in the game against Stoke City 2010 set the young midfielder back on . Now he has been handed a taste of first-team action at White Hart Lane, naturally the youngster is desperate for more.