Striker has been in the form of his life this season...
By Anthony Sciarrino
Apr 21, 2010 1:32:00 AM
Gary Neville believes that Manchester United team-mateWayne Rooney has been the best player in the Premier League this season.
The England international has had some injury troubles recently, but with 26 goals in 30 league appearances Rooney has enjoyed the finest season of his career.
Rooney has been chosen as a candidate for the PFA Player of the Year award, and though he will face tough competition from Arsenal’s Cesc Fabregas, Chelsea striker Didier Drogba and Manchester City hitman Carlos Tevez, Neville believes that his team-mate is the clear choice.
“He is the outstanding candidate, I expect him to win it,” Neville told the Daily Star.
“He has been fantastic with his goals and general level of performance, as well as helping England.”
Rooney recovered from his ankle injury to start against Manchester City in United’s critical 1-0 injury time win which brought the three time defending Premier League champions to within one point of current leaders Chelsea.
The Englishman was able to play for over 70 minutes before being substituted by Sir Alex Ferguson and Neville believes that Rooney’s return will improve United’s chances of overtaking the Blues and winning another Premier League title.
“We were certainly happy to see Wayne Rooney play because we are always going to miss him when he is injured.
“He is unique and he has proved difficult to replace because the penetration, strength and pure aggression he provides is different to what other players offer.”
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