MANU manager Sir Alex Ferguson: "Wayne Rooney almost back to his best"

            
             
 

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Rooney has not scored for Manchester United in open play since netting against Bayern Munich in March, but Ferguson was pleased with the England forward's overall contribution in Sunday's 2-0 win above Sunderland at Old Trafford.

Ferguson said: "Wayne had a couple of tries. He was very unlucky with the chip and there were a couple of shots saved by the goalkeeper, He is getting there. The important thing is he is playing well. That is refreshing."

Meanwhile, Ferguson hopes to receive back Darren Fletcher and Nani at Birmingham on Tuesday after his team maintained pole position in the Premier League with Sunday's three points.

Ferguson was without the duo for the win at Old Trafford. The Scot, who turns 69 on Friday, was able to take off Anderson and evergreen winger Ryan Giggs early in the second half and, while Ferguson declared himself cheerful with an unbeaten league run that now extends to 22 games, the come back of Fletcher and Nani can only help United consolidate first place when they travel to St Andrew's.