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'Arsenal don’t have..' – Wayne Rooney’s comments might upset Arsenal fans

Football pundit Wayne Rooney believes Arsenal does not have any world class players. Although the former Manchester United striker admitted that Mikel Arteta’s side know how to win matches but they still do not have a superstar in the team.

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Wayne Rooney highlights that ‘one’ attribute Thomas Frank got wrong, right after taking charge at Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur are going through one of their toughest periods in decades, as they are staring down the barrel of a potential relegation dogfight. Having overseen only two wins in the last 17 Premier League games, Thomas Frank was shown the door by the Spurs board last week.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / February 18

Wayne Rooney explains why he would prefer Didier Drogba to Erling Haaland in the big moments

Wayne Rooney was on the Overlap this week comparing two of the best strikers the Premier League has seen: Didier Drogba and Erling Haaland. It’s a rare midweek off for Chelsea, and a chance to zoom out a bit from a season which has run at breakneck pace since November.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / February 18

Rooney says Arsenal has shown that you don’t need superstars

Wayne Rooney reckons that Arsenal does not have a world-class superstar in their current squad. He believes, however, that the team’s success does not rely on individual brilliance.

Chelsea FC News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / February 17

'Always the plan' - Wayne Rooney shares concerns over Liam Rosenior's future at Chelsea

Wayne Rooney expressed his concerns over Liam Rosenior's future at Chelsea despite having no doubt about the Blues boss' coaching ability based on the time they worked together.

Soccer News / HITC / February 17

Wayne Rooney says Benjamin Sesko’s impact under Michael Carrick is similar to three other Man Utd players

Wayne Rooney brought up Benjamin Sesko while breaking down Michael Carrick’s time as Manchester United interim boss. Since Michael Carrick stepped in as interim manager, Benjamin Sesko hasn’t been in the starting lineup for any of Manchester United’s first five Premier League games.

Liverpool FC News / HITC / February 17

Wayne Rooney doubts Arne Slot’s suitability for Liverpool, citing lack of ‘aura’

Questions around Arne Slot’s long-term future at Liverpool have followed him through most of the season. During a stretch that included nine defeats in 12 games across all competitions back in late 2025, there were calls for Slot to be replaced.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / February 17

Wayne Rooney says Arsenal fans and legends are 'killing them'

Wayne Rooney has expressed disbelief at comments made by Martin Keown, suggesting it could be preferable for Arsenal to hold a six-point lead over Manchester City rather than a nine-point advantage.

Soccer News / HITC / February 17

Wayne Rooney explains why Michael Carrick is a better fit for Man United than Luis Enrique

Luis Enrique is reportedly one of the main contenders to Michael Carrick for the permanent job as Manchester United head coach. It’s hard to ignore what Michael Carrick has achieved so far, with Manchester United still unbeaten under his leadership after five games in charge as interim head coach.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / February 17

‘He brought something’ – Wayne Rooney claims there’s one player Liverpool have missed this season

Wayne Rooney has suggested that there’s one much-maligned player who Liverpool have missed since his departure from Anfield last year. The summer of 2025 was one of substantial change to Arne Slot’s squad, with several key members of the Premier League-winning group moving on to pastures new and the loss of Diogo Jota in tragic circumstances.

Wayne Rooney News / ESPN / February 16

Rooney: Errors show referees over-reliance on VAR

Wayne Rooney believes errors made during the Aston Villa v Newcastle FA Cup tie at the weekend show there is an over-reliance on VAR.

Arsenal FC News / HITC / February 14

Wayne Rooney impressed by new Mikel Arteta approach at Arsenal

Wayne Rooney has noticed a real shift in Mikel Arteta’s demeanor this season, suggesting the Arsenal manager is noticeably more composed than in previous years.

Soccer News / HITC / February 14

Matheus Cunha resonates with Wayne Rooney’s brutal take on United Strand’s no-haircut challenge

Matheus Cunha has echoed Wayne Rooney’s frustration over the viral United Strand haircut challenge, suggesting the noise around it is distracting from what actually matters.

Soccer News / HITC / February 11

Wayne Rooney calls out the reaction to Liam Rosenior’s start at Chelsea

Liam Rosenior’s perfect Premier League record as Chelsea manager came to an end in unfortunate fashion against Leeds United. The Blues were two goals up early in the second half, but defensive errors from Moises Caicedo and Josh Acheampong let Leeds back into the match.

Soccer News / Stretty News / February 13

'Doing my head in': Wayne Rooney slams ‘irrelevant’ Man Utd figure as Red Devils snatch point vs. West Ham

Wayne Rooney fired a shot at viral sensation “The United Strand” ahead of Manchester United’s 1-1 draw with West Ham. Media attention was rife ahead of the encounter, with the Red Devils having secured four wins in a row – over Tottenham, Fulham, Arsenal, and Manchester City – ahead of the fabled fifth match.

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Soccer News / HITC / February 10

Wayne Rooney shares what it’s like watching Hugo Ekitike play for Liverpool

Liverpool are back in Premier League action against Sunderland on Wednesday, with Wayne Rooney drawing comparisons between Hugo Ekitike and one of Regis Le Bris’ standout players.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / February 9

‘I actually thought…’ – Wayne Rooney compliments Liverpool despite growing ‘pressure’ on Slot

Wayne Rooney has praised Liverpool’s performance on Sunday despite losing to Manchester City, but warned that the result heaps added ‘pressure’ on Arne Slot.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / February 9

Rooney insists Arsenal must focus on themselves after Man City win

Wayne Rooney has stressed the importance of Arsenal concentrating on their own performances after Liverpool failed to take points from Manchester City yesterday.

Manchester United News / Caught Offside / February 8

Report: Highly-rated attacker has offer on the table from Man United

Manchester United have offered a one-year scholarship deal to the highly rated striker Kai Rooney. The 16-year-old has performed well at the youth level with Manchester United and recently scored four goals in a win over Norwich.

Manchester United News / centredevils / February 6

Kai Rooney offered new deal at Manchester United

Kai Rooney is causing massive waves of excitement during his time in the Manchester United academy. Admittedly, some of this is linked to his record-breaking father, Wayne Rooney, who is still Manchester United’s all-time top goal scorer.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 26

Chelsea player makes his case to start against Napoli – Chelsea fans split over their choice

Joao Pedro scored a great goal and drew a penalty as Chelsea beat Crystal Palace on Sunday. It was his best performance for some time. “Once Estevao passed the ball to me, I felt confident that I could take the chance and I’m just very happy I managed to score and help the team,” the striker said.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / January 26

Rooney: Liverpool’s Bournemouth defending was 'terrible' and points to bigger problem

Wayne Rooney was brutally honest about our defending after the 3-2 loss to Bournemouth, calling the goals we conceded “terrible” and suggesting the unbeaten run had been masking problems.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 25

Wayne Rooney thinks Arsenal were nervous in the second half

Wayne Rooney sensed some nervousness in the Arsenal team during the second half of their game against Manchester United. The Red Devils were in exceptional form and proved too strong for their hosts, securing an important victory that highlighted their resilience and ability to exploit key moments.

Soccer News / centredevils / January 18

Wayne Rooney says he’s gone deaf

Wayne Rooney is arguably one of the most famous and recognised Manchester United players of all-time. Rooney, who joined United in 2004 from Everton, made 393 appearances for the Red Devils across a 13-year spell whilst also scoring 183 times in his period.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / January 18

Rooney issues Liverpool warning as Anfield mood turns uneasy

Liverpool’s Premier League campaign continues to produce strong numbers on paper, but the feeling around Anfield is becoming harder to ignore. A frustrating 1–1 draw with Burnley extended our unbeaten run to 12 matches in all competitions, yet the reaction at full-time told its own story.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 17

Wayne Rooney insists 'incredible' manager won’t get Man United job, names 'the one' ideal pick

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney insists he can’t see any chance of Xabi Alonso becoming the club’s new manager, naming Thomas Tuchel as a more likely option.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 5

Wayne Rooney says something about Liam Rosenior which will help Chelsea fans relax about risky appointment

Wayne Rooney was speaking on his podcast today about Liam Rosenior, his former assistant at Derby who is about to get his big break with a move to manage Chelsea.