5 reasons why Machester United are glad to get Rooney back.

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Manchester United are lucky that Wayne Rooney was only suspended, not injured. Without him this season they have lacked urgency and creativity. Here are 5 reasons why he is so vital to the defending champions.

Oh Dear

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Conceding another last minute goal leaves Manchester United fearing for their season.

Make or break for Fellaini

Fellaini turns away to celebrate after scoring against Man Utd

Things haven't gone as smoothly at United

 Fellaini was a lion for Everton but so far for United has been a lost lamb. 

Valencia not pulling his weight

Is Valencia about to create a goal? No. (via)

Antonio Valencia was highly praised after his performance against Bayer Leverkusen and there were some moments on Sunday against Spurs when he beat defenders with power and pace. But he did not actually create anything. He may have scored a tap in against the German team but he didn't create a single chance for anyone else. He is not performing the primary function of a winger; create chances. 

Manchester United's season starts to take shape

With Manchester United suddenly finding themselves five points from top, were pundits premature in dismissing their title chances?

The hyper-criticism of Manchester United has led to an incredible amount of football pundits to write their season off. It is understandable that the departure of Sir Alex Ferguson was going to bring the microscope over his successor David Moyes, but the reaction from some parts of the media has sounded as if they are hoping he fails just so they have a good story to fill their columns with.

A Tale of Two Cities

Manchester City’s players showed what quality they have in a match where Norwich City showed they lack in every department.