Rooney dropped by under-fire Van Gaal for Stoke clash

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Wayne Rooney has paid for his and Manchester United's poor form, the England striker left on the bench against Stoke City.

Under-fire Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has dropped captain Wayne Rooney for Saturday's game with Stoke City.

United head to the Britannia Stadium without a win in six outings, form which has heaped pressure on Van Gaal.

And it is striker Rooney who has paid the price for United's poor run of form, left on the bench by Van Gaal as he bids to turn their fortunes around.