Rooney eyes double glory

Wayne Rooney says it would be "brilliant" if Manchester United won a record 19th title.

Sir Alex Ferguson's side are on course to achieve that feat as they face West Ham tomorrow in pole position.

United are five points clear of Arsenal, who have a game in hand, while reigning champions Chelsea and Manchester City complete the top four.

England striker Rooney said: "I grew up an Everton fan so to be part of the team to overtake Liverpool's record would be brilliant. It would mean so much to us players as well as the fans.

"It is something I have been thinking about a lot. I know all the Everton fans want us to do it and hopefully we can.”

United face Chelsea in the Champions League quarter–final first leg next week and City in the FA Cup semi–final later in the month.

Rooney believes it is a bonus to have Antonio Valencia fit for the run–in and said: "Having Nani on one wing and Antonio on the other is fantastic because they each bring something different."