United have a long, hard season

To compete at the top level, clubs will play a huge amount of games in a season and need to have not one, but two or three top forwards at their disposal. Rooney will, at some point this season be a vital player for United and David Moyes is aware of this. Add to this the fact that RVP does not have the best record when it comes to staying fit, and Rooney could well find himself the main man for United once again.