Five goals and one assist in his last four games with Manchester United have seen Wayne Rooney dig himself out of the rut he was stuck in for the first half of the season.
In his previous 15 Premier League games, the England captain managed a paltry two goals and one assist.
Manager Louis van Gaal believes it is no coincidence that his team are unbeaten in their last five matches in league and cupThe Dutchman was asked if Rooney's return to form and leadership within the team has helped ease the pressure on him
United could return to the Premier League top four if they beat Southampton at Old Trafford tomorrow and Spurs fail to take anything from their match at Crystal Palace.
