Fergie sets 40-goal target for Rooney

ALEX FERGUSON does not intend to demand Wayne Rooney matches Cristiano Ronaldo’s 42-goal haul from two seasons ago – 40 would be enough for the hard-to-please Manchester United boss.

After breaking the 30 barrier with his double in Wednesday night’s incredible four-goal demolition of AC Milan at Old Trafford, Rooney is not setting himself any targets for the remaining two months of the campaign.

Even Ferguson has tended to be reluctant, insisting his only aim for Rooney was 30, despite United’s number one striker being on 27 when the Scot last said it.