Wayne Rooney: Don’t rule Manchester United out of the title race

Wayne Rooney has added fuel to the fire ahead of Manchester United’s clash with Arsenal this Sunday, claiming a win could turn their season around.

“I think at the minute there’s 28 games to go, anything can happen, one result can turn the league on its head.”

“We’re still within touching distance and to get a victory on Sunday will put us in a great position I think.”

The England international paid respect to Arsenal’s fantastic start to the season and said his teammates will have to be on top form if they are to beat the Gunners.

“I think they’ve got some great players and you know they’re a good team,” said Rooney, whose first Premier League goal came against Arsenal more than 11 years ago.

“I said the other day after the game it will be interesting to see if they can maintain that, certainly over the last six or seven years they’ve faded off.

“But they seem in a better place, they seem stronger so it will be interesting to see.

“We know we will have to be at our best to beat them but we are capable of that.

“I have always enjoyed my games against them and it has always been a big game. Hopefully we can get the right result on Sunday.”

Rooney has returned to form so far this season and despite Chelsea’s continued interest, the 28-year old looks to be staying at Old Trafford for the foreseeable future.