It is very important as it looks to save his job in the Premier League match at the Britannia Stadium, Van Gaal drops his captain.
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal at Stoke has dropped Wayne Rooney for Boxing Day match.
This under pressure United manager had scored just two Premier League goals this season, Rooney United captain, demoted marks the first time.
30-year-old has endured many issues, what's the worst season of his career so far and fall months ago supporters calling for Rooney Van Gaal.
Stoke City vs Manchester United
Premier League
Today, 12:45
Britannia Stadium
Goals: 2 - 0
19' Krkic B., 26' Arnautovic M.
Starting line-up for United as Rooney's withdrawal from the No.10 team sees the return of Ander Herrera. Anthony Martial, one bright spark of the United another dismal campaign, Memphis, and surrounded by Juan Mata, will start from the front.Herrera returned from injury against Norwich last week instead playmaker role and perhaps has been the most successful artists in the United team this season.
Premier League which will take place today, the first from Stoke City vs Manchester United to match the breathtaking competition is very important for the league standings. The teams will be on site with all the lines.