The rousing speech Wayne Rooney will deliver to his Manchester United team-mates

WAYNE ROONEY will be reportedly called upon by Louis van Gaal again to deliver an inspirational speech to his Manchester United team-mates ahead of the Manchester derby.

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United are desperate to end their derby day jinx, having lost their last four league meetings with the Citizens.

The 6-1 thrashing at home to City in 2011 in particular was a sore point for United fans.

And The Sun claim Rooney will give another rousing speech ahead of Sunday's game (4pm).

Rooney gave a motivational speech before the Tottenham game last month and it had the desired effect as the Red Devils sauntered to a 3-0 win.

Van Gaal it is believed, saw the moment as a real game-changer.

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Wayne Rooney will be hoping to inspire his team-mates with another rousing speech

The same report suggests United legend Ryan Giggs, now Van Gaal's assistant, will also talk to the players about the meaning of the derby on Saturday during a team meeting.

United are currently a point ahead of City in third spot going into the game.

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