They say a picture tells a thousand words – so what does this snap from Manchester United’s Premier League win over Swansea City on Saturday say about Wayne Rooney?

A Manchester United fan (go and say well done on Twitter - @Luzhniki2008) took the fantastic snap from the away end at the Liberty Stadium as United recorded a 4-1 win to open their Premier League campaign in style.

United were understandably delighted to claim a third goal through Robin van Persie – apart from Rooney, it appears, who according to Sir Alex Ferguson has asked leave United and is reportedly seeking a move to Chelsea.

The photo, taken in the aftermath of Van Persie’s second goal, shows United’s players congregating near manager David Moyes on the touchline as they indulge in a mass hug.

But rather than sharing in this moment of joy with his team-mates, Rooney is pictured making a lonely walk back to the centre-circle on his own.

Rooney played an important role in the goal, as his dummy run helped to pull defenders out of position, allowing Van Persie to lash a superb effort into the top corner.

eiya, I feel for d guy da sha