Wayne Rooney believes that Mikel Arteta has really changed his behaviour on and off the pitch at Arsenal this season, looking much calmer.
The Spaniard has always been someone who is rather animated on the touchline and during interviews, but this campaign, he’s been far more measured.
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The Gunners have been quite possibly the best team in Europe this season and remain in contention to win all four trophies.
Rooney now believes that the Arsenal boss has learned from previous years, and this will stand the team in good stead in their bid for the Premier League title.
Wayne Rooney has been impressed by Mikel Arteta
Wayne Rooney has been so impressed by Mikel Arteta this season and claims that the Arsenal coach has learned from his mistakes from previous seasons.
In this campaign, Rooney is hoping Arsenal will win the Premier League title, and is backing Arteta to finally get it done this time around.
Speaking about Arteta, Rooney told No Tippy Tappy Football: “Yeah, I think he’s learnt. I’ve been really impressed with Arteta this season.
“Obviously, over the last four or five seasons, they’ve had a certain level of consistency, but I think it was after the, what games did they lose last week?
“They lost to United. After they lost to United, I was really impressed by how he came out and spoke to the media and what he’d been saying to his players.
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“A year ago, I don’t think he would have come out with that calmness and almost to put those games in the past, really.
“I think he’s learned from where they’ve been over the last few years, and not getting over the line. I think this is his year to do that.”
Arteta’s calmness has certainly now translated to the players, with the team managing games so much better than in previous seasons.
Wayne Rooney says Arsenal are still favourites to win the Premier League
Rooney still believes Arsenal are favourites to win the Premier League this season as they look far more consistent than Manchester City.
The former Man United striker added: “I think Arsenal look strong. City have been a bit in and out, and you’ve obviously got great players, great manager.
“So they’re definitely still in the tight race, but I think Arsenal look strong and consistent throughout the season.
“I think it’ll be difficult to see them slipping up and City winning every game. So, I still think Arsenal are hot favourites.”
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