Sir Alex Ferguson is looking for Wayne Rooney to maintain the form that helped Manchester United destroy Hull on Sunday.
Rooney scored his 14th goal of the season to put the Red Devils ahead then created two more after his mistake had allowed the Tigers to level at the KC Stadium.
With Ferguson's defensive injury problems starting to ease, the United boss is now looking to build some momentum heading into the second half of a campaign which could yet end with his side being crowned champions for an unprecedented fourth consecutive Barclays Premier League season.
But for that to happen, Ferguson acknowledges he needs Rooney to be fit and firing.
After a couple of lethargic performances from the 24-year-old, his most recent effort signalled a revival, one that his manager is looking for Rooney to continue.
"Wayne was fantastic on Sunday. That was the Wayne Rooney we know," said Ferguson.
"He had a quiet spell for two or three matches but he was explosive at Hull. He was a constant threat.
"That is the kind of form we are hoping for because when he is playing like that, he is hard to handle."
