We've been cheering for Liverpool's opponents on TV, reveals Rooney

27 April 2009 16:13
Wayne Rooney has revealed how he and his Manchester United team-mates have been cheering on Liverpool's opponents during the Barclays Premier League title run-in.[LNB]Liverpool are just three points behind the reigning champions and have pushed United all the way in one of the most thrilling title races in years.[LNB]And United's players have been so concerned by their rivals' good form they have resorted to supporting whoever Liverpool are playing.[LNB][LNB] Roo the best: The striker celebrates with team-mates after scoring against Spurs[LNB]'It's brilliant when you're watching the other teams playing andwanting them to drop points,' said Rooney, who scored twice in United's 5-2 demolition of Spurs at Old Trafford on Saturday.[LNB]'We watched the (Arsenal) game in the hotelthe night before (the Portsmouth game), a few of us watched it togetherand there were a few celebrations when Arsenal scored the fourth.[LNB]'Then obviously we knew we had to win our game the following night and, thankfully, we did that.[LNB] Oh brother! As Rafael da Silva agrees a new contract at United, Sportsmail presents our favourite footballing siblingsWe're the champions: It's all over, Manchester United's two-goal hero Ronaldo tells LiverpoolFergie ready to launch fresh United swoop for Lyon hitman BenzemaGiggs lauds 22 years with Ferguson as reason he's still picking up awards with UnitedMANCHESTER UNITED FC

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