Wayne Rooney desperate for no 19

Wayne Rooney has stoked up his bitter feud with Liverpool by revealing just how desperate he is to help Manchester United finally overtake their record title haul. The arch rivals each possess 18 titles but United are on course to make it 19 as they enter the crucial run-in at the top of the Barclays Premier League. Roo beauty: The United ace scoring one of the goals of the season in the derby win over City at Old Trafford Rooney, who is despised by Liverpoolfans after growing up as a vocal Everton fan as well as going on toplay for United, is determined to finally complete Sir Alex Ferguson'swish of 'knocking them off their f****** perch'. Rooney, who is hardly welcome in theblue half of Merseyside either, also revealed how he is keen to curryfavour with Everton fans by pouring more misery on their neighbours. Ferguson's side are on course to winthe league as they prepare to face West Ham on Saturday. United arefive points clear of Arsenal, who have a game in hand, while reigningchampions Chelsea and Manchester City complete the top four. International duty: Rooney starred for England in their 2-0 win over Wales on Saturday Rooney said: 'I grew up an Evertonfan so to be part of the team to overtake Liverpool's record would bebrilliant. It would mean so much to us players as well as the fans. 'It is something I have been thinking about a lot. I know all the Everton fans want us to do it and hopefully we can. 'You look forward to every game atthis stage and you've got to enjoy it, especially when you are in therunning for a few trophies. 'It is exciting for the fans andit's exciting for the players knowing that you are just a few weeksaway from possibly winning a major trophy or two.' Once a blue: Rooney began his career with Everton before his mega-money move to United in the summer of 2004 United face Chelsea in the Champions League quarter-final first leg next week and City in the FA Cup semi-final next month. Rooney is convinced they willbanish their local rivals and told Inside United: 'I am confident wecan beat them. I am desperate to win the competition, having lost twofinals. We have a great chance of going all the way this year. 'It is a massive competition with alot of history. I watched it religiously growing up and going so closetwice has been hard to take.' Rooney believes it is a massivebonus to have Antonio Valencia fit for the run-in and said: 'I amprobably the happiest person in the team to see him back. 'Having Nani on one wing and Antonio on the other is fantastic because they each bring something different.'  Fergie: My referee comments are fair... and I'm not paranoid about treatment!He has one goal in his last 15 games: When will we see the real Rooney? Big match dossier: Rooney hits 70 with plenty to prove after poor season  Explore more:People: Wayne Rooney, Antonio Valencia Places: Liverpool