Rooney has been the driving force for United, scoring five goals in their last four BPL fixtures. (Getty)
Wayne Rooney scored an important goal today for Manchester United, but it was also noteworthy for Rooney’s career. The United captain slotted home the only goal in United’s 1-0 victory over Liverpool today, putting his club ahead of West Ham and just one spot outside the top four. It was also Rooney’s 176th in a United shirt, giving him the most Premier League goals by a single player for a single team.
Rooney now has five goals in his club’s first four fixtures in January. It’s helped United break out of a dreadful winless streak, and after six without a win they’ve now won two of three.
At the top, Manchester City took care of business, notching three points to put pressure on Arsenal in the standings. Arsenal usually have trouble at the Britannia, but seem to have things under control early against Stoke. Leicester continued to slip, only mustering a 1-1 draw against relegation leader Aston Villa.
The Premier League week concludes on Monday, when Watford face Swansea City.
Let’s take a look at all 20 clubs, with their recent form after Sunday:
1. Arsenal
Points: 44
Record: 13-5-4
Last Five: LWWDD
Next Fixture: Chelsea
2. Leicester City
Points: 44
Record: 12-8-2
Last Five: LDDWD
Next Fixture: Stoke
3. Manchester City
Points: 43
Record: 13-4-5
Last Five: WDWDW
Next Fixture: West Ham
4. Tottenham Hotspur
Points: 39
Record: 10-9-3
Last Five: WWDLW
Next Fixture: Crystal Palace
5. Manchester United
Points: 37
Record: 10-7-5
Last Five: LDWDW
Next Fixture: Southampton
6. West Ham United
Points: 35
Record: 9-8-5
Last Five: DWWWL
Next Fixture: Manchester City
7. Stoke City
Points: 33
Record: 9-6-7
Last Five: WWLWD
Next Fixture: Leicester
8. Crystal Palace
Points: 31
Record: 9-4-9
Last Five:WDDLL
Next Fixture: Tottenham
9. Liverpool
Points: 31
Record: 8-7-7
Last Five: WWLDL
Next Fixture: Norwich City
10. Southampton
Points: 30
Record: 8-6-8
Last Five: WLLWW
Next Fixture: Manchester United
11. Everton
Points: 29
Record: 6-11-5
Last Five: WLDDD
Next Fixture: Swansea
12. Watford
Points: 29
Record: 8-5-8
Last Five: WDLLL
Next Fixture: Swansea City
13. West Bromwich Albion
Points: 27
Record: 7-6-9
Last Five: LWWDL
Next Fixture: Aston Villa
14. Chelsea
Points: 25
Record: 6-7-9
Last Five: DDWDD
Next Fixture: Arsenal
15. Bournemouth
Points: 24
Record: 6-6-10
Last Five: DLDLW
Next Fixture: Sunderland
16. Norwich City
Points: 23
Record: 6-5-11
Last Five: LWWLL
Next Fixture: Liverpool
17. Newcastle United
Points: 21
Record: 5-6-11
Last Five: LLLDW
Next Fixture: Watford
18. Swansea City
Points: 19
Record: 4-7-10
Last Five: DWDLL
Next Fixture: Watford
19. Sunderland
Points: 18
Record: 6-3-14
Last Five: LLWWL
Next Fixture: Bournemouth
20. Aston Villa
Points: 12
Record: 2-6-14
Last Five: DLLWD
Next Fixture: West Brom
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