Manchester United star Wayne Rooney warns: Don't write Chelsea out of title race

Wayne Rooney has warned his Manchester United team-mates that Chelsea are still right in the title race despite their defeat against Liverpool.The Blues failed to cut the ten point gap between them and the Reds, after United had suffered their own shock defeat at Wolves on Saturday. Battle: Wayne Rooney and United failed to get to grips with Wolves on SaturdayBut they have been strengthened considerable by the arrivals last week of Fernando Torres and David Luiz.And Rooney told MUTV: 'We certainly haven't written Chelsea off. They are a big strong side and we know if anyone is capable of going on a good run then it is them.'But we know it is up to us where the title goes and hopefully we can win it back.'Rooney scored twice in last week's 3-1 win over Aston Villa, but looked decidedly below par at Molineux on Saturday. Will he give United the Blues? New Chelsea striker Fernando TorresNot only did United suffer a blow in the title race, but they lost their long unbeaten record. Despite that, manager Sir Alex Ferguson admitted he was proud overall of his team.He said: 'I'm disappointed obviously, it's been a long run for us. 'The consistency that we've shown over the past two months has been terrific.'The players have done us all proud; we can be pleased with that part, but in the second half we didn't really get going. As United lose at last, will Fergie's men hold their nerve in title race?Wolves 2 Manchester United 1: Reds lose a leader, their rag and record All the latest Manchester United news, features and opinion  Explore more:People: Wayne Rooney, Alex Ferguson, Fernando Torres Places: Liverpool

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