Wayne Rooney takes aim at Man City star for 'premature' celebrations vs Arsenal

Wayne Rooney takes aim at Man City star for 'premature' celebrations vs ArsenalManchester City blew the title race wide open with Sunday’s pivotal victory against Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium but Wayne Rooney has sent a word of warning to the Pep Guardiola’s sideCommentsSportDaniel Orme Sports Writer12:17, 20 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesWayne Rooney spoke out after Arsenal's defeat to Man City(Image: Getty Images)Wayne Rooney has warned Manchester City stars that their ‘over the top’ celebrations could come back to bite them in the title race. Pep Guardiola’s side blew the fight for the Premier League crown wide open with a 2-1 victory at the Etihad Stadium.‌Rayan Cherki had given City the lead, only for Kai Havertz to equalise following a Gianluigi Donnarumma error. Erling Haaland eventually sealed victory for City in the second half.‌City goalkeeper Donnarumma was seen jumping into the crowd at the full-time whistle, while there were animated celebrations on the bench.‌And while Rooney believes the win could be pivotal, he has slammed the City players for their celebrations. Speaking on Match of the Day, the former Manchester United star said: “(The celebrations) were a bit over the top.“It's six games to go for City, it's obviously a big win. I also think for Arsenal, they need to pick themselves up from that.READ MORE: Arsenal stars ripped apart as six players told they didn't turn up vs Man CityREAD MORE: Erling Haaland admits girlfriend will be furious over Gabriel scrap - 'A bit wrong'FOLLOW OUR MAN CITY FB PAGE! Follow our Manchester City Mirror Football Facebook page‌“Arsenal will be relieved that that game has come and gone and they've got five games left. If they win them, then they've got a good chance of winning the league.”He added: “I just think it's [the celebrations] a little bit premature and it might come back to bite them.” Rooney’s comments come after he claimed that the Gunners remain as his favo...