Manchester City striker Valeri Bojinov is planning to emulate Manchester United's Wayne Rooney.

The Bulgarian has been sidelined with injuries since arriving at Eastlands in 2007 but after regaining full fitness has started City's last two matches.

He now wants to go on and make an impact like Rooney has with the rival Manchester club.

"For me, one of the best strikers in The Premier League is Wayne Rooney," said Bojinov.

"He runs into space, supports the side and scores goals.

"That is my style of play, it is what I want to do for City. I want to score against Rooney and United in the derby at Old Trafford.

"That is a big ambition. A big dream."