Sturridge missed the start of the season as he returned to fitness following a hip injury. The French defender was less of an attacking force as an unmovable rock at the back. 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. But he raised concerns over his whereabouts last May when organisers of the ten-year anniversary for. There is no NGolo KanteThe Frenchman last season became the first player in Europes top five leagues to win more than 100 tackles. is held back as he tries to confront Peter Schmeichel at final whistleHowever, he carried on regardless and came down with a two-footed stamp on the great Dane. Despite Liverpools impressive run, the boss has warned his side against complacency ahead of the Pre. 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. PA:Press Association6Jose Mourinho needs to turn around Manchester United's fortunesGetty Image. SunSport can exclusively reveal that the full-back was snapped puffing the pipe alongside a friend in Newcastle on August 9.