Wayne Rooney set for Manchester United return in FA Cup against Liverpool

07 January 2011 12:06
Not again! Wayne Rooney scared Manchester United fans when he pulled up with an ankle injury against West Brom on New Year's Day[LNB]Wayne Rooney could return to the Manchester United starting line-up for Sunday's FA Cup third round tie with Liverpool at Old Trafford.[LNB] It appeared Rooney would be condemned to spend a spell on the sidelines when he limped off with an ankle injury at West Brom on New Year's Day. [LNB]However, the England forward startled many observers when he made his way back onto the field as United had already been reduced to 10 men. [LNB]That decision cost Rooney a chance to figure in Tuesday's win over Stoke. But the 25-year-old has returned to training and could be in contention to face the Merseyside giants. [LNB]'If it had been serious Wayne would not have come back on last week,' said Ferguson.[LNB]'Maybe it was not the right thing to do in terms of getting him ready for Tuesday's game. But he started work yesterday and we just hope that he will be all right for Sunday.'[LNB] No escape for Roy: Liverpool boss tries to battle on, but next up is UnitedLet's become Invincibles II! Nani urges United to now go unbeaten all seasonI want Diarra to stay! Mourinho warns Ferguson to keep his hands offMANCHESTER UNITED FC

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