Wayne Rooney’s record-breaking strike against Stoke yesterday has prompted unanimous praise for the United skipper’s achievements.
Becoming the all-time top scorer for Manchester United is a feat that transcends the usual club partisanships and the 31-year-old has been drawing tributes from across the Premier League.
But as the adulation has mounted some have gone a little over board in their efforts to praise the striker… *cough* Alan Shearer *cough*.
And it seems now even Jack Wilshere has fallen into the ludicrous hyperbole trap – well if the reaction from Arsenal fans is anything to go by.
After Rooney reached the 250 goal mark his England teammate tweeted:
Unbelievable achievement @waynerooney proper captain and by far the best I have played with 🔥 #RoleModel pic.twitter.com/lv95nmPU3t
— Jack Wilshere (@JackWilshere) January 22, 2017
The reaction from Gunners fans was swift, and unambiguous.
ever heard of Mesut Özil mate?
— Sebzy (@Sebzy7) January 22, 2017
no, he isn't pic.twitter.com/MbVYXDZZEG
— Spanish Gooner (@elspanishgooner) January 22, 2017
— 👑 (@_PabZzZ) January 22, 2017
https://twitter.com/attwood10/status/823118806784606208
but you've played with Fabregas….
— Joey (@Joey_CFC) January 22, 2017
https://twitter.com/_ArsenalFc1886_/status/823143962600947712
Errr…. the best? pic.twitter.com/dSA5srBJaA
— James 'Raul' Stokes (@JamesRaulStokes) January 22, 2017
And for some fans it was the final straw with the Bournemouth loanee.
stay at Bournemouth
— Ollie (@OllieAFC_) January 22, 2017
