It's been a testing week for the former England captain but where once he responded to adversity he was powerless to prevent another defeat
It’s not the first time that Wayne Rooney has found himself at the centre of what has become a front-page tabloid sensation.
A couple of years back, footage appeared of the erstwhile England captain being knocked out in a late-night, impromptu boxing match at his home by close friend - and former Manchester United team-mate - Phil Bardsley.
Later that Sunday, Rooney was playing against Tottenham at Old Trafford.