However, Wenger has repeatedly been linked with the 28-year-old striker. Players refused to shake hands and the tone was set. News Group Newspapers Ltd27Patrick Vieira tries to confront Ruud van Nistelroory after receiving red. 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. Thats what I want to do, just get my head down and play football. But if we accept before that it is difficult then we can perform and that is what we should do. as Michael Carrick's chauffeur Getty Images5Wayne Rooney was ineffective against Watford in Uni. Thierry Henry won it for Arsenal with the last kick of the game — and it was the only time Fergie ever conceded a last minute winner. NANI has backed Wayne Rooney to prove his critics wrong and show his best days are ahead of him. ited became most anticipated Premier League fixtureArsene Wenger celebrates his 20th anniversary in charge of GunnersThe pair went head-to-head as the countrys top two for seven years — with fans and players alike growing a real distaste for each other.