Rooney: Banish Bilbao blues by beating Baggies
Published 21:30 09/03/12 By David Anderson
United were hugely disappointing in losing 3-2 at home to Athletic Bilbao in the Europa League on Thursday, and Rooney says they cannot afford any repeat at home to West Brom on Sunday as they attempt to overhaul Manchester City in the title race.
"We have to pick ourselves up, because we're in a very tight title race," said the England star, whose double against Bilbao took his tally to seven goals in his last five games and 25 for the season.
"It's nip and tuck and we have another very important game here on Sunday.
"Over the last six weeks we've got some great results in the league
"You can sense the excitement in the city among the players and the fans, it is great. These are the times you want to be playing football, to be in a title race like this and hopefully we can come out on top.
"I imagine this would be our best title win. Obviously I don't want to
speak to soon, but if we can win it and pip City to it, I'm sure it would be very sweet.
"I feel I'm playing well and enjoying my football.
"I had a little bit of a setback last week when I had a bit of an illness, but I've worked hard and trained hard and hopefully my goal-scoring continues and we can be successful."
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