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Daily Mirror
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Ben Husband

Sir Alex Ferguson would pick on Wayne Rooney over Cristiano Ronaldo to save "tears"

Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo's relationship is back under the microscope after the two exchanged words over Manchester United's current plight.

The current Derby County boss, during an appearance on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football, questioned whether the Red Devils should be relying on the 37-year-old, despite being the club's top scorer in his first season back at Old Trafford. Asked if his return had worked out, United's record goalscorer said: "You'd have to say no at the minute.

"I think he's scored goals, he's scored important goals in the Champions League early on in the season, he scored the hat-trick against Tottenham.

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