Rooney has looked off the pace all season and, given the big chance to score against, uh, Northampton last night, still came up short. Victory could spark them into life, defeat and a miserable winter looms large. The French defender was less of an attacking force as an unmovable rock at the back. The game turned on its head as Ronaldo netted a quick-fire double but United saw Mikael Silvestre sent off for a vicious headbutt on Freddie Ljungberg. The French striker was signed from Juventus for £11million in 1999, originally seen as a winger thanks to his blistering pace. 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. Shaun Botterill /Allsport27Dennis Bergkamp tussles with Dutch team-mate Japp Stam at Villa ParkPA:Pr. Business runs in the familyDANGOTE was born into a family that is very prominent in big business. Getty Images9Daniel Sturridge started for Liverpool in their 2-1 win away to Chelsea in the PremGett. etty Images6Liverpool proved they can beat the big sides in their win at Chelsea, with Jordan Henderson bagging the winner for Klopp’s menPA:Press Association6Mike Phelan brings his Hull side to Anfield on SaturdayHis sides rich vein of form has seen them dismantle champions Leicester City 4-1 and triumph 2-1 at Chelsea before advancing in the EFL Cup with a 3-0 win at Derby County on Tuesday.