Wayne Rooney admitted it was 'difficult to put into words' his thoughts after Plymouth Argyle's 5-0 drubbing by Cardiff City on their return to Championship action following the international break. The Pilgrims were second best all overt the pitch in a performance which was worryingly reminiscent of their season-opening 4-0 rout at Sheffield Wednesday in August.

Wayne Rooney has been given a one-match touchline ban and a £5,500 fine by the Football Association (FA) for misconduct during Plymouth Argyle’s 2-1 victory over Blackburn Rovers on October 5. During the latter stages of the game at Home Park,

Cardiff produced their best display of the season to thrash Plymouth 5-0 and heap further misery on Wayne Rooney.

Cardiff City are looking to pick up from where they left off before the international break as they welcome Wayne Rooney's Plymouth Argyle to the Welsh capital this afternoon.

Cardiff City v Plymouth Argyle kicks off at 12.30pm on Saturday, October 19, at Cardiff City Stadium. The game is being shown live on Sky Sports+. Sky Sports+ can be found on channel number 410 for Sky Glass customers and 412 for Sky Q customers.

Cardiff City will welcome Plymouth Argyle at Cardiff City Stadium in Game Week 10 of the English Championship.

Wayne Rooney was left speechless after the pressure was piled on as Plymouth were thrashed 5-0 by Cardiff. The Plymouth manager had to watch his side’s capitulation from the stands as he served a one-match touchline ban after being sent off for misconduct in their previous match against Blackburn.