Pep Guardiola bites back at Wayne Rooney over 'stupid' Arsenal celebrations verdict

Pep Guardiola bites back at Wayne Rooney over 'stupid' Arsenal celebrations verdictWayne Rooney has been speaking about Manchester City's celebrations after beating Arsenal in a huge match at the weekend with games running out in the title raceCommentsSportSimon Bajkowski and Daniel Marsh Senior Sports Reporter22:30, 21 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesPep Guardiola has had his say after Wayne Rooney branded Manchester City's post-Arsenal celebrations 'over the top'(Image: Hayters TV)Pep Guardiola has bit back at Wayne Rooney after he labelled Manchester City's celebrations 'premature' and 'over the top' following their huge win over Arsenal.‌City headed into Sunday's seismic encounter at The Etihad knowing that only a win would do with Arsenal six points ahead of them. And Guardiola's men managed to do just that with goals from Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland earning them a priceless 2-1 victory to propel them back into within touching distance of Arsenal.‌With City having a game in hand on their title rivals, they could now overtake the Gunners on goal difference with a win away at Burnley on Wednesday night.‌Rooney brought up City's celebrations after the game with Gianluigi Donnarumma seen jumping into the crowd at the final whistle, pointing out that there were still plenty of games left in the title race.READ MORE: Arsene Wenger issues new Premier League title prediction after Arsenal stumbleREAD MORE: Vincent Kompany selling £3.5m mansion with pool, games room and football pitchBut Guardiola says people can say "whatever stupid things they like" and that Manchester City's celebrations were completely justified given the quality of their opponents and the magnitude of the game."When I’m on the sidelines and seeing how Arsenal is playing, I give give incredible credit. They are a top team, a contender to win the Champions League and top of the Premier League. I see that game and we ha...