- Wayne Rooney has defended Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta against what he perceives as "very unfair" criticism regarding the Premier League leaders' playing style.
- Arsenal, currently seven points clear at the top of the table, have faced scrutiny from figures like Alan Pardew and Fabian Hurzeler over their tactical approach and perceived time-wasting.
- Rooney dismissed these criticisms on the Wayne Rooney Show, stating that a title-chasing team's sole focus should be winning games, regardless of how they play.
- He argued that if opponents cannot deal with Arsenal's tactics, such as their physical approach to set pieces, the club should continue to employ them.
- The former England captain emphasised that his defence was not due to favouritism but a belief that the criticism was unwarranted given Arsenal's success.
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Wayne Rooney defends Arsenal’s tactics as he sends message to Mikel Arteta on dealing with critics
