Gilberto Silva combined the tough tackling needed at the fulcrum, with an elegance and desire to get the ball down. Getty Images11Wayne Rooney has been out of sorts all season for Manchester United – is it time. Ian Wright, who had exchanged words with Peter Schmeichel in the earlier fixture at Old Trafford that season, was put through on goal — only to be flagged offside. Town on Wednesday night – yet Neville insists Rooney should start this weekend. Getty Images6Marcus Edwards made his debut for Tottenham against GillinghamGetty Images6Edwards almo. 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. But no other player has gone on to establish themselves as firmly as Campbell did. Hughes looked to have done decent business over the summer, but a draw at Middlesbrough is all they have returned for the investment. ow to eight points could already spell the end of the title ambitions of each club. Rooney, 30, has scored just one goal in seven appearances for United this season and has faced the brunt of fans’ frustrations last week.