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Marcus Rashford slotted in a winner in stoppage time against
Hull City last weekend to ensure that Jose Mourinho's side were
tied at the top of the Premier League on nine points after three
league games.
However, Rooney, who scored in United's 3-1 victory against
Bournemouth in their opening league game, urged his team not to
take their foot of the pedal against City, who also remain
unbeaten this season.
"It's early but you want to try to build momentum and especially
going into the international break," Rooney told British media.
"To go there with three wins is important and with the next game
being Man City it was a big win for us, even though it's so
early in the season.
"We know whatever happens against City isn't going to define the
season but it's always nice to go into that break with the three
wins."
Mourinho and City manager Pep Guardiola will renew their rivalry
when the two Manchester clubs meet on Sept. 10 at Old Trafford,
and Rooney said there was an air of excitement ahead of the
eagerly anticipated clash.
"It's a game players, staff, media, fans, everyone will be
looking forward to," he added. "It's a Manchester derby but also
with Jose and Pep Guardiola at Man City.
"It's exciting for everyone and exciting to play in."
(Reporting by Nivedita Shankar in Bengaluru; editing by Sudipto
Ganguly)
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