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Wayne Rooney's Head Is Cut Open After Clash with Kompany During Manchester Derby

Joe GallagherOct 25, 2015

Fans of old school derbies of years past will love the commitment here.

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney suffered a fairly impressive cut on his head in the first half of United's derby against Manchester City at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United reacts at half time during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on October 25, 2015 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael R

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The gash appeared to have been the result of a clash with City defender Vincent Kompany, and Rooney was promptly stapled back together on the sidelines.

Fans watching on were equal parts impressed and disgusted as the captain's makeshift operation went on at the touchline.