Wayne Rooney cut: Blood streams down head of Manchester United captain after clash
Rooney had to seek medical attention
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Your support makes all the difference.When he was a youngster, Everton fan Wayne Rooney would have said he bled blue. But evidence during the Manchester derby confirms he bleeds the colour of United.
A day after his 30th birthday, the Manchester United captain picked up a nasty gash on his head following a clash with Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany.
A stream of blood could be seen on the back of his head during the game at Old Trafford before he sought attention.
Manchester United medics used a staple gun to stem the flow of blood before Rooney continued.
The incident didn't go unnoticed by concerned Manchester United fans.
The match was level 0-0 at the time. Follow live coverage here.
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