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Rooney sets new European goals record for United
Wayne Rooney became Manchester United's outright top goalscorer in European competitions by breaking the deadlock in the Europa League tie against Feyenoord on Thursday at Old Trafford.
Rooney made headlines for the right reasons - he was recently heavily criticised for his late-night drinking antics while on international duty - when he started the move himself and was just onside from Zlatan Ibrahimovic's pass, with his chipped finish taking him on to 39 goals for United in Europe.
The striker was previously level with Ruud van Nistelrooy, but now moves top of the rankings on his own, although Feyenoord felt Rooney fouled a defender in the build-up to the goal.
United and England captain Rooney moves one goal behind Bobby Charlton, who remains the club's top overall goalscorer on 249 in all competitions, a record that has stood since 1973.
Rooney has endured a difficult season so far, being dropped by England and United, with his future for club and country the topic of fierce debate.
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United without Shaw & Smalling for Tottenham clash
Manchester United will have to make do without the services of Luke Shaw and Chris Smalling in this weekend's Premier League encounter with Tottenham Hotspur due to injury.
Smalling has not featured for United since the 4-0 defeat at the hands of Chelsea back in October due to a foot injury, while Shaw is struggling with minor physical discomfort that kept him out of the Europa League win over Zorya Luhansk on Thursday and the draw with Everton last weekend.
United were initially hopeful the duo could return versus Tottenham, but Jose Mourinho has made it clear both defenders are not ready yet.
"Not Sunday, no", Mourinho told reporters when asked about a potential return for the duo.
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Mkhitaryan will be out until Boxing Day
Jose Mourinho has said that Henrikh Mkhitaryan is likely to miss Manchester United's next 2 matches after he picked up an injury during the 1-0 home victory over Tottenham Hotspur.
The Armenian winger gave United the lead after 29 minutes of Sunday's Premier League game to build on his recent string of encouraging performances, but had to be carried off on a stretcher after going over on his left ankle when challenged by Danny Rose in the 85th minute.
United travel to Crystal Palace and West Bromwich in their next 2 fixtures, but Mourinho predicted that Mkhitaryan's setback would keep him out until the Boxing Day clash with Sunderland at Old Trafford.
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Mourinho not expecting Rooney return for Middlesbrough
Wayne Rooney is set to miss Manchester United's match against Middlesbrough this weekend after Jose Mourinho confirmed a muscle injury had kept him out of the Boxing Day win over Sunderland.
The England captain was sidelined for United's 3-1 triumph over ex-manager David Moyes' Black Cats at Old Trafford, where goals from Daley Blind, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Henrikh Mkhitaryan made it 4 Premier League victories in a row.
And manager Mourinho conceded it was unlikely the 31-year-old - who is one shy of equalling Bobby Charlton's all-time record of 249 goals for United - would be fit to face Boro on Saturday.
"Honestly, I don't think so. I hope so", said the Portuguese.
"I would like to have him, he's always a player I would like to have, but I have my doubts. Let's see the evolution."
Rooney has 3 goals in 22 appearances for United this season, with his solitary Premier League strike coming on the opening day of the season against Bournemouth.
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Rooney and Romero to start against Reading
Wayne Rooney and Sergio Romero will both start Manchester United's FA Cup third round tie against Reading on Saturday.
The holders take on Championship opponents, who are managed by their former defender Jaap Stam, at Old Trafford.
Manager Jose Mourinho reported no injuries for United, with only defender Eric Bailly unavailable having flown out for Ivory Coast duty at the African Cup of Nations.
And Mourinho has confirmed Rooney - who has missed 3 weeks of action due to a thigh injury - and number 2 goalkeeper Romero will be two of his starters.
Rooney remains one goal short of Bobby Charlton's all-time scoring record for United, who are unbeaten in 13 matches across all competitions and have won 7 consecutive games.
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Rooney equals Charlton's all-time record
Wayne Rooney has equalled Bobby Charlton's record and become the joint-leading goalscorer in Manchester United's history.
The 31-year-old drew level with Charlton when he prodded home Juan Mata's cross from close range in the 7th minute of the FA Cup encounter with Reading on Saturday.
Both now have 249 goals for the club, although the England captain's total came in 543 appearances, while Charlton took 758 games to reach that number before leaving Old Trafford in 1973.
It has been a difficult season for Rooney - he has had to overcome losing his place in the starting XI at both club and international level, while he was also criticised for being pictured allegedly drunk while on international duty.
Rooney equalled the milestone after becoming United's top European goalscorer in November when he passed Ruud van Nistelrooy to reach 39 continental strikes after netting against Feyenoord.
The forward joined United from Everton in 2004 for a reported fee of £25,6 million and famously scored a hat-trick on his debut in a 6-2 Champions League win against Fenerbahce.
Rooney has twice hit his career-best tally of 34 goals in a season, in 2009-2010 and 2011-2012, while he has made it to double figures in all of his campaigns with the club.
He has won 5 Premier League titles, the Champions League, the FA Cup, 2 League Cups and the Club World Cup during his 12 and a half years at Old Trafford.
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Schneiderlin escapes United with Everton switch
Morgan Schneiderlin has ended his Manchester United exile by sealing a £24 million switch to Premier League rivals Everton.
France midfielder Schneiderlin was unable to break into Jose Mourinho's first-team plans at Old Trafford, playing just 11 minutes in the Premier League across 3 last-gasp substitute appearances.
Signed from Southampton in July 2015, United have allowed Schneiderlin to leave for an initial £20 million, with Everton signing the 27-year-old to a 4-and-a-half-year deal.
He is the second player to join Ronald Koeman's side this month, following former Charlton youngster Ademola Lookman in moving to Goodison Park, and linking up with Koeman again after they worked together at Southampton.
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Lingard agrees new 4-year-deal
Jesse Lingard has agreed a new 4-year-deal with United worth £95,000-per-week, reports The Sun.
The paper claims the "contract stand-off is over", with the player committing himself to the club until 2021 and the option of an extra year.
The Sun says Lingard was previously on £30,000-per-week and that the club offered double, but this was rejected. Now, it seems, they have returned with improved terms that the player and his representatives have agreed to.
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United trigger Valencia's contract extension
Manchester United have triggered the one-year extension clause in Antonio Valencia's contract, which will tie him to the club until June 2018.
Last week, the club announced that Marouane Fellaini had extended his stay at Old Trafford by a further 12 months, and on Tuesday Valencia followed suit.
Having joined United from Wigan Athletic in 2009, the Ecuador international has made 271 appearances, scoring 21 goals.
Initially signed as a winger, Valencia has established himself as United's first-choice right-back, making 23 starts across all competitions under Jose Mourinho this season.
His major honours at Old Trafford include 2 Premier League titles, in 2011 and 2013, as well as the 2010 League Cup and last year's FA Cup triumph.
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