It was not until this point last season they lost their first top-tier game, an uncharacteristic 5-2 collapse to Arsenal. Rooney, 30, has scored just one goal in seven appearances for United this season and has faced the brunt of fans’ frustrations last week. Getty Images6Marcus Edwards made his debut for Tottenham against GillinghamGetty Images6Edwards almo. Gary and Phil Neville hit Robert Pires with some ferocious tackles in a fiery first-half which yielded no goals. Sunderland swapped Patrick Van Aanholt with Jason Denayer in the warm-upOn their website, the Britis. 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. At the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront Schmeichel. Rooney had given United the lead before Robin van Perise rifled an equaliser into the roof of the net. “At the moment that is having a massive effect on his performance. season, strong in the tackle and positive going forwardSol Campbell“Big Sol made the move across north London from fierce rivals Spurs – one of only nine players to do so, on a free transfer in 2001.