Rooney - We can win at City

Rooney - We can win at City

Wayne Rooney: Manchester United striker feels the leaders can win at Manchester City

Wayne Rooney is confident Manchester United are capable of winning at the Etihad Stadium and does not expect a change of approach against title rivals Manchester City.

United were hammered 6-1 at home by City back in October, but have overhauled their neighbours in recent weeks in the race for the Premier League crown.

A 2-0 win at Blackburn Rovers on Monday allowed United to open up a five-point lead and it is possible that victory on 30th April at the Etihad, where City dropped points for the first time this season at the weekend, could wrap up a record 20th title.

In-form strike r Rooney sees no reason why the Red Devils cannot claim another three points after securing a 3-2 victory at City in the third round of the FA Cup.

Confidence

"We're certainly good enough to beat them there," said Rooney. "We showed that when we beat them 3-2 in the FA Cup in January.

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"They have a great home record in the league but we managed to get the result there in the Cup.

"That shows we ca n go there and win. We just have to be ourselves and play our normal football.

"We'll take full confidence into that game and hopefully we can get the three points.

"We'll approach it as we do any normal game. There are three points up for grabs and we'll be trying to get them. We won't be doing anything different."

Welbeck praise

Meanwhile, Rooney has praised the impact of Danny Welbeck and believes his fellow striker is a leading candidate to be United's player of the season.

He told Inside United: "There are a few candidates...but I'd have to say Welbeck.

"To play so many games for United in his first full season has been brilliant. There has been a lot of pressure on him but he's done really well and scored some important goals for us.

"He got an opportunity from the start of the season and he came in and played very well and scored a few goals. He's an exciting player and credit to him for the way he's performed - he's played in a lot of matches this season."