"He can go there without the attention he'd get here, " said United assistant manager Mike Phelan.

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Manchester United assistant manager Mike Phelan said the club are in the perfect position to finish the season off in style.

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On Sunday, United's assistant manager Mike Phelan delivered a similar appraisal of Rooney's chances of facing the Latics in the Premier League clash at Old Trafford.

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