Wayne Rooney yllätti paljastuksellaan miksi hän toivoo Arsenalin voittavan Valioliigan Liverpoolin sijaan
When you hear the name Wayne Rooney, two things usually come to mind: goals (plenty of them) and Manchester United. He’s the club’s modern-day icon, a record-breaking striker who thrived in the fiercest battles—especially the ones against United’s greatest rivals. Which is exactly why his latest admission has caught so many fans off guard.
In a recent BBC interview, Rooney revealed that this season, he’s hoping Arsenal lifts the Premier League trophy—even if that means Liverpool misses out.
Old Rivalries Die Hard
To understand this, you have to know Rooney’s history. Before his glory years at Old Trafford, he was a prodigy at Everton, the blue half of Merseyside. From there, his relationship with Liverpool Football Club was sealed in hostility. On the pitch, they were the enemy. Off the pitch, it never softened.
So when Rooney says he’d rather see Arsenal crowned champions than Liverpool, it doesn’t feel like pettiness. It feels like muscle memory—a rivalry that shaped his career and still runs deep today.
Arsenal’s Rise Catches His Eye
But this isn’t just about old grudges. Rooney also spoke with admiration about Arsenal’s rebirth under Mikel Arteta.
And that’s the part that makes you lean in. Because a man who built his career on winning—and at times frustrating Arsenal with United—now openly praises them.
And he’s got reason to. Arsenal have been formidable this season: only three goals conceded in their opening six games, a defense that looks calm under pressure, and a team identity you can see even from the stands. They’re sitting right behind Liverpool at the top, tantalizingly close to the summit.
What impresses Rooney most? This Arsenal isn’t just dazzling going forward as they so often have been—it’s tougher, grittier, less prone to collapse. In his words, they’re not giving away cheap goals and they’re hard to beat.
Admiring the “Madness” of Arteta
Then there’s Mikel Arteta himself. Rooney admitted that he sees something special in the Spaniard, even describing his methods as “a bit mad.” But he meant it as praise.
Rooney likes that mix of obsession and edge—the kind of energy it takes to turn potential into trophies. After meeting Arteta personally, Rooney said he genuinely hopes to see him succeed. Imagine that: one of United’s legends backing Arsenal to bring home their first title since the days of Thierry Henry and the Invincibles in 2004.
The Battle Ahead
Still, dreams and admiration only count for so much. Arsenal’s biggest question this season is endurance. Can they survive the nine-month gauntlet that is the Premier League without faltering?
- Manchester City remain the untouchable benchmark, with Pep Guardiola’s squad depth that no one else can quite match.
- Liverpool, rejuvenated under Jürgen Klopp’s relentless energy, are again playing as if powered by rocket fuel.
- Arsenal? They’re brimming with ability, but now come the intangibles: resilience, maturity, the belief that the crown can finally be theirs.
Rooney clearly thinks they have a shot.
Fans Weigh In
The reactions, as expected, have been colorful. United supporters didn’t see this coming, and many aren’t thrilled at hearing their captain of old praising a former rival. Arsenal fans, on the other hand, welcomed the compliment like a seal of approval. And in Liverpool circles? Let’s just say Rooney’s comments will only pour more fuel on the fire.
What It All Means
If Rooney’s comments tell us anything, it’s this: his disdain for Liverpool still burns, but it’s matched by a newfound respect for what Arteta and Arsenal are building. The fact that such a hardened competitor sees something “different” in Arsenal is no small compliment.
And maybe—just maybe—that’s a sign of where this Premier League season is headed. Because if Arsenal really have Rooney rooting for them, it means they’ve gone from nearly-men to genuine contenders.
As the months roll on, we’ll find out whether his wish comes true: Arsenal, lifting the Premier League trophy for the first time in two decades.
Alternate Titles
- Wayne Rooney Shocks Fans: Why He Wants Arsenal, Not Liverpool, to Win It All
- From Enemy to Admirer: Rooney Backs Arteta’s Arsenal
- No Love for Liverpool: Rooney Hopes Arsenal Take the Crown
👉 So, what do you think? Can Arsenal truly topple City and hold off Liverpool this season? Or will the dream fizzle by spring?