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Man Utd hat-trick hero Rooney eyeing Charlton scoring record

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney admits he's gunning for Sir Bobby Charlton's goal scoring record.

The red-hot striker scored a hat-trick against Arsenal with his opener making it 150 for the Reds, still a long way behind the incredible 249 mark set by the legendary Sir Bobby.

"Funnily enough, I was aware I was one away from 150 before the game," Rooney told MUTV. "I spoke to a few of the players and asked how many Sir Bobby had and Giggsy said I was 100 or so off.

"It's a target for me, to try and do that. Hopefully, in the next few years, I can do it."

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