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Pep Guardiola: Wayne Rooney's rebuke of Man City celebrations 'stupid'
PL21 Apr 2026Rob Dawson

Pep Guardiola: Wayne Rooney's rebuke of Man City celebrations 'stupid'

Pep Guardiola has branded suggestions Manchester City over-celebrated their win over Arsenal as "stupid" after Wayne Rooney criticised the post-match reaction of players and fans.

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Pep Guardiola has branded suggestions Manchester City over-celebrated their win over Arsenal as "stupid" after Wayne Rooney criticised the post-match reaction of players and fans. City beat Arsenal 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday and will have the chance to go top of the table when they play Burnley at Turf Moor on Wednesday. -  City's Rodri (groin) set to miss Burnley clash -  Why Guardiola's legacy could exceed the likes of Ferguson, Wenger, Klopp Rooney said the celebrations after the win over Arsenal "were a bit over the top." Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy agreed and said the scenes at fulltime which included Gianluigi Donnarumma jumping into the crowd "felt a bit much." But Guardiola has hit back at the pundits and says the celebrations were not excessive given the importance of the game. "When they celebrated, people can say whatever -- stupid things they want

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