• Manager says he was best choice to succeed Ferguson • Poor start to season has led to questions over his future

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David Moyes is confident Manchester United got it right when they chose him to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson as manager.

United's troubled start to the Premier League campaign led some to suggest the club may look to bring Ferguson back.

The 71-year-old quashed any of that talk during his extended interview in the United States this week, insisting United are in "good hands" with Moyes, who believes that statement will be proved correct.

"Manchester United is a good club," Moyes said. "I am sure they know they picked the right man for the job. Sir Alex was part of that process as well."

Nevertheless, United head to Sunderland on Saturday looking to avoid a third successive Premier League defeat, something they have not experienced since 2001.

It is anticipated Wayne Rooney will have recovered from the shin problem that kept him out of Wednesday's Champions League draw with Shakhtar Donetsk.

However, as United did not return to the UK until Thursday evening, and were not due to train until Friday afternoon, Moyes could offer no injury bulletin.

"I have not seen him yet," the manager said. "I cannot give you an update."