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Sir Alex Ferguson feels Wayne Rooney will be firing on all cylinders in Manchester derby

Thursday 6 December 2012 10:26, UK

Wayne Rooney: Backing by Ferguson to fire on all cylinders in derby
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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has backed Wayne Rooney to reach his top form in time for Sunday's derby.

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Ferguson has confirmed he will make wholesale changes on Sunday, which means a return to the players he accused of comical defending at the Madejski Stadium. For, whilst the boss was satisfied with the combined efforts of Jones, Smalling, Scott Wootton and Alex Buttner on Wednesday night, it is the likes of Rio Ferdinand and Patrice Evra on whom United will be relying this Sunday. "The defence did their job quite well," said Ferguson. "I was pleased at the commitment and the composure was very good. "But that doesn't solve the issue of defending. That was the future. "On Sunday, the experienced players have to get their act together. It is as simple as that."

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