All well in Wayne’s world

MANCHESTER United manager Louis van Gaal is delighted to have Wayne Rooney back in form in front of goal.

His captain scored from United’s only shot on target in the 1–0 win at Liverpool to make it five goals in his last four games.

Both Rooney’s form and Van Gaal’s tactics have come in for criticism this season, but the Red Devils boss believes his striker has turned a corner.

"A striker who scores is always very important and now he is scoring and we are winning," the Dutchman said after United's third win in four games. "I'm very happy for him, but also for Manchester United. Everyone wants to see Rooney scoring."

Van Gaal believes the win at Anfield can breathe new life into an unexpected title bid. The three points against the Merseysiders, coupled with Arsenal's goalless draw at Stoke, leaves United only seven points behind the leaders.

"We have a lot of matches still to go," said the Dutchman. "We started 2016 very good with a lot of wins and I think this game will give a big boost to the players and the fans and everyone in the environment of Manchester United.”