Bookies fancy Jose to keep faith with Rooney

JOSE MOURINHO defended Wayne Rooney in his press conference yesterday and Coral expect the Manchester United manager to stick by his skipper for Saturday’s game with Leicester.

Rooney has faced mounting criticism of his performances, particularly after last week’s disappointing 3-1 defeat at Watford but Coral are offering 8-13 he starts against the champions and it’s 6-5 England’s record goalscorer misses out.

“Wayne Rooney’s form is like United’s form – we are a team,” said Mourinho.

“We all started well. We all won four matches. We all lost three matches in a week. That’s not Wayne Rooney.”

While United look to get their season back on track, across Manchester things could not have started better for Pep Guardiola at City as they look to maintain their perfect run at Swansea.

The Premier League leaders are 40-1 with bet365 not to lose a Premier League match this season and 20-1 with the same firm to win the title by a record-breaking margin of at least 19 points.

Hills are 10-11 that City’s unbeaten top-flight run lasts longest in the league this term.

A defeat for Swansea would only increase the speculation on the future of Francesco Guidolin. The Italian was backed again in the sack race and is now 6-5 from 6-4 to be the first Premier League manager to leave.

The Arsenal boo-boys will be out in force this evening as they prepare to “welcome” back former captain Cesc Fabregas.

The Spaniard is 16-1 with Ladbrokes to score the winning goal but 5-4 with Betway to start the contest.

There is no love lost between the London rivals and Ladbrokes are 40-1 that both sides have a player sent off. Diego Costa is 16-1 with bet365 to be dismissed.

Burnley forward Andre Gray has been suspended for four matches for misconduct in respect of social media comments.