Rooney: Asking for transfer was wrong

Wayne Rooney says he feels back to his best.

Rooney's form has been inconsistent this season.

But he said: “This is usually the time of year when we really go for it. We’ve got the experience to ­really kick on and put pressure on the other teams.

“I feel really good, personally. I have to say it’s been a difficult ­season for me – probably the ­hardest I’ve ever had. That week when I asked for a transfer was something I wouldn’t want to go through ever again, but I feel I made the right ­decision to stay ­because this club is always going to be challenging for trophies.

“I picked up a few niggles earlier in the season as well and missed a few games, so I didn’t really feel like I was playing a part. But the good thing is that I feel fresh now when most players are injured or feeling jaded.”

He added: “We don’t talk about winning the ­Treble or the Double – or even just one ­trophy. The thinking here is that you must win the next match and, once you’ve done that, you think about winning the next one.

“We want the title back because it was hard losing it to Chelsea. We can make it really hard for them by beating them, but they will be thinking the same thing about us because those two games will have a big say on where the title goes.”