Mirror: Rooney could be back for Liverpool

Wayne Rooney is pushing to make his Manchester United comeback against Liverpool on Sunday.

Rooney has missed Premier League leaders United's last four games with a knee injury he picked up in training on Christmas Day.

Although a scan revealed no damage, Rooney felt a twinge at the back of his knee and has not figured for United since December 22.

But it is understood the England striker has now resumed light training and has a chance of being on the bench for the clash with arch-rivals Liverpool.

United manager Alex Ferguson had initially ruled Rooney out for a further two weeks, meaning he would miss Sunday's Old Trafford encounter.

But Rooney's progress has been such that the 27-year-old could make his long-awaited return this weekend, albeit as a substitute.

United are desperate to get Rooney back to match fitness as quickly as possible, as their season enters a potentially defining period.

After facing Liverpool, they travel to Tottenham on January 20 and host Everton on February 10, before meeting Real Madrid in the Champions League three days later.

Source: Daily Mirror