Rooney Speaks -Livpl To Challenge For Title

Wayne Rooney has tipped Liverpool to be realistic Premier League title challengers this season.

Rooney has never made any secret of his antipathy for the Anfield outfit.

An Evertonian, Liverpool were always the enemy and after scoring the penalty which sealed United's record title triumph, Rooney posted a picture on Twitter showing he had the number 19 shaved into his chest hair.

And whilst it might be 21 years since Liverpool last finished top, Rooney thinks they have the capability to end that run.

"I think Liverpool will challenge this time," he said. "They have made some really good signings - British players - and, under Kenny Dalglish, I am sure they will be fighting harder than they ever have done to be up there.

"They will think they have a chance of winning the title."

Clearly, Rooney will be doing his utmost to stop that happening.

"I don't set targets for myself but it would be nice if I can get through the season injury free," he said.

"It's always a big thing to get your pre-season under your belt because that is the main bulk of the work you get to do.

"We have trained very hard this week and we are looking forward to all the games."

"When you play at a club like Manchester United, the goal is to win all the competitions," said Rooney.

"It is true our priority is to keep our Premier League title, but we won't ignore any competition.

"We want to win everything, starting with the Community Shield. There is nothing better than a derby to start the season."

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Is he being WUM or could he be right about liverpool? Or is he just another deluded scouser? Please remember the article above does not represent the views of N-N-N- Nineteen and any comments similar to those expressed by N-N-N-Nineteen are purely coincidental.

By the way, has it really been 21 years? Doesn't time fly when you're having fun...