"Wayne Rooney, speaking on the BBC's Wayne Rooney Show, dismissed these criticisms. The last league title... [criticism of Arsenal's tactical approach has recently drawn fire from various figures within football, with former West Ham and Newcastle boss Alan Pardew accusing Arteta's side of delivering a 'functional display' and suggesting their perceived time-wasting tactics meant any league title triumph would come with an 'asterisk']."
Wayne Rooney has publicly supported Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, dismissing criticism directed at the team's playing style. Arsenal currently leads the Premier League by seven points, though Manchester City has a game in hand, and the club is pursuing a quadruple after advancing to the FA Cup quarter-finals. Various football figures, including former managers Alan Pardew and Brighton's Fabian Hurzeler, have criticized Arsenal's tactical approach, accusing them of time-wasting and making their own rules. Rooney, speaking on his BBC show, rejected these criticisms as unfair, defending Arteta's methods and the team's competitive performance.
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