Analysis - Rooney hands troubled United another soothing balm


Manchester United's Wayne Rooney celebrates scoring a goal against Cardiff City during their English Premier League soccer match at Cardiff City Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, November 24, 2013. REUTERS/Rebecca Naden

LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester United's season of turmoil received another huge lift when England striker Wayne Rooney committed his future to the Premier League champions on Friday.

Languishing seventh in the table after a stuttering campaign under new manager David Moyes, United's prospects of turning things round improved significantly when Rooney signed a four-year contract extension with the Old Trafford club.

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