Wayne Rooney can lead DC United to a playoff place

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Wayne Rooney's DC United can secure a place in the Major League Soccer playoffs with a game to spare with a win against New York City in Washington.

England’s top scorer has revitalised the Black & Reds, who are unbeaten in their last eight league games.

Audi Field has become a fortress as they have won four times at their plush new home since September 30.

Ben Olsen’s men have made an miraculous climb from the foot of the table to the brink of the playoffs, with Rooney scoring some goals worthy of inclusion in his career highlights package.

Visitors New York City have experienced a modest campaign under Pep Guardiola’s former assistant Domenec Torrent after the departure of Patrick Vieira.

The Blues have managed just one win in their last eight games and are winless in their last four on the road, which has seen them fall off the pace of Eastern Conference top two Atlanta and New York Red Bulls.

Spanish star David Villa has failed to shine recently but, like Rooney, he can still produce moments of magic.

New York’s defence have struggled with just one clean sheet in their last 11 games and only two all season away from home.

Rooney’s stunning free kick in United's 1-0 midweek win against Toronto took his tally to six goals in his last five games and his side should be celebrating again.

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