“It was a fantastic strike,” said the United manager about the spectacular second-half volley from Rooney.
“And he also made an assist for another goal. It was a great result for us.
“Now we have a gap between us and the teams below the top four, and we have to fight against Manchester City next weekend for a place higher in the table. I hope we play ugly and win.
“Nothing is settled in the league yet so I am looking higher.
“In a normal season Chelsea would win the title but we are putting pressure on through our results – and so are Arsenal. Anything is possible at the moment.