MANCHESTER UNITED striker Wayne Rooney believes the club are well placed in a three-horse race for the Barclays Premier League title.

Sir Alex Ferguson’s side are seven points behind leaders Liverpool with two matches in hand, both at home, to Wigan and Fulham.

And England international Rooney said: “I think we are in a good position.

“Arsenal are a good team and Aston Villa are doing well but in the end I think it will be down to one of the top three.”

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