Man Utd 'will keep going' despite 10-point cushion, Rooney says
Rooney says United won't 'get carried away' after win at Fulham cements lead, and hopes his goal is lucky omen for league title race
Wayne Rooney insists the Premier League title race is far from over despite Manchester United moving 10 points clear at the head of the table ahead of their city rivals' match overnight against Liverpool.
Rooney's goal - his fourth in three games - was enough to secure victory at Fulham on Saturday and consolidate the position of the league leaders.
But the striker insists there is no room for complacency as they enter the final third of the campaign. "We're in a good position, but we're not going to get carried away. We've got to keep going, take each game as it comes, and see where we are with three or four to go," said Rooney.
United manager Alex Ferguson also played down his side's position. "It's a good result. It was a smashing game. We're in a good position, we're pleased," he said.
But Fulham manager Martin Jol was less circumspect about United's prospects. "I think they will win it," he said.
Rooney hopes his strike is a lucky omen after comparing it to a similar important goal from Cristiano Ronaldo in 2007.