Should Wayne Rooney lead the line for Manchester United this season?

As Sky sources say Manchester United are happy to rely on Wayne Rooney to lead the line this season, we examine whether it would be the right move…

The Wayne Rooney midfield experiment appears to be over. Having deployed the 29-year-old in an unfamiliar deep role for much of last season,Sky sources say Louis van Gaal is preparing to restore him as a central striker – and history suggests it could be a smart decision.

Robin van Persie’s move to Fenerbahce and the expiry of Radamel Falcao’s loan from Monaco have cleared the way for Rooney, who has not been trusted to lead the line for the entirety of a campaign since 2011/12 despite a record of 230 goals in 479 appearances for United.