Former Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has urged Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta to ignore criticism of the Gunners' playing style as they chase a historic quadruple. Speaking on the BBC's Wayne Rooney Show, the England legend defended Arsenal's approach, arguing that teams complaining about their tactics should simply find ways to counter them.

Arsenal remain seven points clear at the top of the Premier League table and have reached the FA Cup quarter-finals after a 2-1 victory over Mansfield. Their success has drawn scrutiny from pundits including former West Ham and Newcastle manager Alan Pardew, who suggested any title would carry an asterisk due to Arsenal's perceived time-wasting and functional style.

Rooney dismissed such criticism as unfair, pointing out that Arsenal's focus is winning games by any means necessary. The pundit, who scored 253 goals for United, emphasized that critics rarely questioned Manchester United's style when they won their last league title. He argued that if opponents struggle to deal with Arsenal's set-piece physicality and tactical approach, they should adapt rather than complain.