Wayne Rooney fit to return for Manchester derby in huge boost to United's chances... and Louis van Gaal tells him he'll start

Wayne Rooney is fit for the Manchester derby this weekend.

Rooney gave United a scare on Monday when he limped away from Carrington after training.

However, it is understood that the United captain trained fully on Wednesday and will play at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

Rooney has not played since last month after serving a three-game ban for a sending-off against West Ham.

United manager Louis van Gaal has told Rooney he will definitely start and it remains to be seen who makes way.

Robin van Persie could be the one to suffer after a series of indifferent performances, despite scoring a late equaliser against Chelsea at Old Trafford last Sunday.

Meanwhile, former United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel now believes Manchester City are a ‘bigger club’ than their local rivals based on recent form.

During his eight years at Old Trafford, Schmeichel did not lose one Manchester derby and United were undoubtedly superior to City.

...Dailymail