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Wayne Rooney dropped as Manchester United run riot against Leicester

Three points from Manchester United 4-1 Leicester in the Premier League.

1. Wayne Rooney dropped, United respond

Jose Mourinho's decision to drop Wayne Rooney for the visit of Leicester City was not a surprising one, such is the state of the Manchester United captain's form. It was still a big one, though, and one that was justified before half time of their 4-1 win over the defending champions.

The cruelty of being left on the bench is you have a perfect view of your colleagues doing their job much better without you. Rooney was perhaps watching his transition from certain starter to bit-part player be rubber-stamped before his eyes, from the best seat in the house.