Manchester United's English striker Wayne Rooney controls the ball during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Norwich City at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England on December 19, 2015. AFP PHOTO / OLI SCARFF RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 75 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. Manchester United's English striker Wayne Rooney controls the ball during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Norwich City at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England on December 19, 2015. AFP PHOTO / OLI SCARFF RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 75 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS.

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney was dropped for his side's pivotal Premier League match at Stoke City. United manager Louis van Gaal is reported to be facing the sack after a run of six games without victory in all competitions and has described the trip to the Britannia Stadium as "must-win".

Rooney, who has scored only two league goals this season, was the only change Van Gaal made to the team beaten 2-1 at home by Norwich City last weekend, with Spanish midfielder Ander Herrera replacing him. In Rooney's absence, French striker Anthony Martial looked likely to lead the line. United went into the match in fifth place in the English top flight, nine points below leaders Leicester City.

AFP

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