United managed a stunning 5-2 win over Tottenham after being two goals down.
Rooney said: “We know we’re in a great position. We have to take advantage of that game in hand. We’ve got five games left and it’s ours to throw away.
“It was very important to win today and stay top of the league by a margin. It gives us belief and confidence ahead of the midweek game.
“It was a brilliant comeback. The first half was too slow and we had to quicken up. We knew once we got that first goal we’d have a chance and in the end it was quite comfortable.”
