Rooney fears title may be beyond United's reach this season

MANCHESTER UNITED new boy Wayne Rooney has admitted he might not end his first season at old Trafford with a championship medal.

Rooney fears title may be beyond United's reach this season

The 18-year-old, who completed his £27million move to United on Tuesday, is relishing the prospect of contesting the major honours with his new club as they renew their battle with champions Arsenal and big-spending Chelsea.

However, he has hinted that, after a start to the season which sees Alex Ferguson's side ninth in the table and seven points adrift of the top two already, the title might be beyond them this season.

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