Wayne Rooney: Swansea City mascot with priceless reaction after spotting Manchester United captain in the tunnel

The moment occurred before the game which Swansea won 2-1

Sunday 30 August 2015 14:12 EDT

The mascot spots Wayne Rooney

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A young Swansea City mascot was left shellshocked as he stood next to Wayne Rooney in the tunnel ahead of Manchester United's Premier League defeat at the Liberty Stadium (watch video below).

The moment occurred just before the two teams went out for the game.

It turned out to be a game to forget for Rooney, however. Yet again the striker failed to score in the Premier League, and appeared well off the pace.

Rooney has now failed to score in 10 Premier League games, since netting in United's 3-1 win over Aston Villa in April.

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This kids reaction to Rooney is amazing. #BPLonNBC pic.twitter.com/JvxCg92tRX
Kyle Martino (@kylemartino) August 30, 2015

Juan Mata put United ahead in the 49th minute with a far-post finish from close range but Louis van Gaal's team have now been beaten 2-1 three straight times by Swansea in the league.

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