Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney (left) and Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany are set to clash in the most crucial of Premier League fixtures for both sides this weekend.
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London - Wayne Rooney is fit to lead the Manchester United attack in the weekend's Premier League game at home to West Bromwich Albion, coach Louis van Gaal said on Friday.
The England captain limped off near the end of Sunday's 3-0 loss at Everton with a knee injury but will be available to face West Brom at Old Trafford on Saturday.
"Rooney is fit to play, it was not so heavy as we expected," Van Gaal told reporters.
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