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Jamie Redknapp: New Wayne Rooney contract would be huge boost for Man United

SWANSEA, WALES - AUGUST 17: David Moyes (R) the manager of Manchester United passes on final instructions as Wayne Rooney (L) comes on as a substitute during the Barclays Premier League match between Swansea City and Manchester United at the Liberty Stadium on August 17, 2013 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Image: David Moyes deserves credit for getting Wayne Rooney back 'on side', says Jamie Redknapp

Wayne Rooney seems set to sign a new contract with Manchester United and that's great news for the club because they need him more than ever at the moment.

Tom is certainly a very talented footballer and, like Ledley, scored on his debut to help Palace to an impressive 3-1 win over West Brom in their last Premier League match. I actually think this is a very difficult game to call; it's going to be so tight. United are playing with a real lack of confidence and I can see this being a 1-1 draw. United fans won't be happy with that and it's the sort of result Moyes won't like either, but this Palace team are right up for it they've got pace going forward and they're defensively strong. If the visitors do click you could perhaps see them opening Palace up - but a lot of teams have gone to Selhurst Park this season and found that very difficult to do.

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