Ferguson expects goal glut

SIR Alex Ferguson is backing Wayne Rooney and Javier Hernandez to each hit the 25–goal mark this season.

The pair have contributed 10 between them in Manchester United's stellar start, with Rooney currently topping the Premier League scoring charts with eight.

Although there is a question over whether Rooney will play alongside Hernandez at Benfica tonight, the prospect of what lies ahead is one to relish for the United boss.

"Two years ago Wayne's target was to go over 30 and he reached it very quickly," Ferguson said, ahead of the Champions League clash.

"If he gets to that target again I will be absolutely delighted because with Javier's ability to score we could have two goalscorers well above 25."