Like many others, I can remember vividly where I was the moment Wayne Rooney announced his arrival as a Premier League player.A sunny autumnal October afternoon. The champions in town. A record

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Mikel Arteta Receives Surprise Sack Verdict From Wayne Rooney. Five-time Premier League champion Wayne Rooney claimed that there would likely be “a change of manager” at Arsenal if Mikel Arteta fails to win this year’s title.

Paul Merson has backed Mikel Arteta after Wayne Rooney’s sack claim, and hit back at critics of Arsenal’s set-piece obsession and stingy defence.

With five goals in his first 10 Manchester United games, it is not surprising Rooney has picked out the former Bees man, but there is competition for best summer signing from the Red Devils.

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney believes Arsenal will replace Mikel Arteta if they do not win the Premier League title this season.

Wayne Rooney believes Mikel Arteta could face the axe if Arsenal fail to win the Premier League this season, insisting the Gunners have “no excuses” with their current squad and form.

The former Manchester United and Everton star counts 208 goals as his haul.MORE — Premier League all-time assist leadersKane moved clear of Rooney during the 2022-23 season and his 213 goals are 47 behind Shearer.

Wayne Rooney has warned Mikel Arteta he will be sacked if Arsenal blow the Premier League title. Arsenal, runners-up for the past three seasons, are four points clear at the top of the table after winning seven of their opening nine league games.