Rooney on the verge of legendary status at United - Moyes


Manchester United's manager David Moyes (R) speaks to Wayne Rooney during their English Premier League soccer match against West Ham at Old Trafford in Manchester, northern England December 21, 2013. REUTERS/Darren Staples

(Reuters) - Manchester United manager David Moyes has suffered a stuttering start to life at Old Trafford but it could have been far worse for the Scot if he had failed to retain the services of striker Wayne Rooney.

The England forward was again the central figure as United brushed aside relegation-threatened West Ham United 3-1 at home on Saturday, dropping deep to act as the fulcrum for the side and bursting forward to provide two assists.

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