He was already a World and European Cup winner when he joined Arsenal from Marseille for £6million in 2000, and went on to score 84 goals in 284 games. But there was also a subtle rivalry developing between Arsenal as a club — and more specifically, Vieira — and Uniteds Ruud van Nistelrooy. in emojisRooney riftMore than 99 per cent of Manchester United fans want to see captain Wayne Rooney. 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. Sounding repetitive, but he actually signed as a right-midfielder, but quickly shifted backwards to make his mark. 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. as Michael Carrick's chauffeur Getty Images5Wayne Rooney was ineffective against Watford in Uni. xtures and results and?live match commentary all on the go with the?new Sun Football App – click here to downloadBattle of Old Trafford2003-04: Manchester United 0 Arsenal 0PA:Press Association27Arsenal players confront Ruud van Nistelrooy after his missed last-gasp penaltyAHEAD of this match, there was much interest as to how Ashley Cole would cope?with 18-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo after?dealing comfortably against Beckham in recent encounters. SunSport can exclusively reveal that the full-back was snapped puffing the pipe alongside a friend in Newcastle on August 9. With the pressure on Manchester United to come out on the attack, that could suit the Foxes perfectly and Ranieri will be plotting another smash and grab.