"The last league title we won, we weren't great as a team, but no one is going back to that saying: 'Oh, that Man United team who won that last title weren't great.' I don't think they've been as bad as what people are saying, I really don't."
"I'm not saying this because I like Arsenal, I'm saying this because I think it's very unfair, the criticism they are receiving for being, what, seven points top of the league? If teams can't deal with it, do it more."
Wayne Rooney has defended Arsenal and manager Mikel Arteta against criticism of their playing style this season. Arsenal lead the Premier League by seven points and remain in contention for a quadruple across multiple competitions. Their displays have faced scrutiny, particularly following their 2-1 Chelsea victory where they relied heavily on corner kicks. Arsenal has scored 16 Premier League goals from corners this season, matching historical records. Former Newcastle boss Alan Pardew suggested any league title should come with an asterisk given their tactics. Rooney argues the criticism is unfair, comparing it to past successful teams whose methods were never questioned retrospectively.
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