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Manchester United fans have told Louis van Gaal to start Wayne Rooney in the lone striker's role against Sunderland on Saturday.

With Robin van Persie reportedly out for at least a month, Radamel Falcao impotent and James Wilson a doubt, supporters are keen for Rooney to return to a position he memorably prospered in under Sir Alex Ferguson.

A whopping 94 per cent of United fans believe Rooney should play against Sunderland without a strike partner.

United captain Rooney started the last two games up front alongside Falcao at Preston and Van Persie at Swansea, having spent nearly two months in midfield.

Van Gaal is yet to pair Rooney and Wilson from the start, as the Reds' No.10 continues his quest to overtake Sir Bobby Charlton as the club's all-time top goalscorer.

Rooney, scorer of 225 United goals, is 24 behind Charlton and trails Denis Law by 12.

The 29-year-old has netted nine times this season.

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