Manchester United's Wayne Rooney: Production diminishing along with role

Rooney has a goal and two assists while averaging 1.7 shots and 6.1 crosses in seven league appearances (five starts) this season.

Analysis:

All of Rooney's production came in the first three matches of the season, and he has since seen his involvement decrease, coming off the bench in each of the last three. Rooney has opperated exclusively in a midfield role this season and faces competition for minutes with several of the Red Devils' younger players, making him far from a sure bet to start Monday versus Liverpool.