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Pep Guardiola has hit back at Wayne Rooney after the former Manchester United striker questioned Manchester City’s post-match celebrations following their crucial victory over Arsenal. The City manager defended his players’ right to enjoy the moment after a high-stakes encounter at the Etihad Stadium, as it boosted their chances of winning the Premier League title.
Rooney had claimed the reaction from the City players and supporters after 2-1 win was “a bit over the top”, while former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy suggested the scenes “felt a bit much” after Gianluigi Donnarumma leapt into the crowd to celebrate with the home fans. Guardiola was dismissive of the comments, insisting that his side understood the gravity of the result in the context of the Premier League title race. “When they celebrated, people can say whatever – stupid things they want to say – they celebrated because they know the value of the opponent.”
Guardiola told reporters during his latest press conference.
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Guardiola also addressed the City fans’ involvement, which included a banner that read: “Panic on the streets of London.”
“They knew if we didn’t win it would be ‘ bye-bye.’ They won and still we are there. How can they not celebrate it? As much as you respect the opponent and the fans of the opponent, celebrate however you want,” Guardiola added.
