Rooney happy wherever he plays as United takes on Magpies

Manchester United skipper Wayne Rooney has insisted the trip to Newcastle on Wednesday signals the start of a period that could define its season.

The Red Devils travel to St James' Park hoping to hang on to their place in the top four as they push for a return to the Champions League later this year.

After visiting the North East, Louis van Gaal's team plays Arsenal in the FA Cup quarterfinals before league matches against Tottenham and Liverpool - two clubs also chasing a top-four berth.