When asked if he thought it was now or never for Arsenal, Rooney replied, "Maybe not for Arsenal, but I think for Arteta, possibly." He acknowledged that Arteta has made significant changes to the team by bringing in new players and investing a lot of money. Rooney believes the board and fans will expect Arteta to lead the team to a league win, making this a crucial year for him.
Rooney also praised Liverpool, saying they are a very good team with a strong track record of winning the league. He noted that Liverpool's ability to win games is a sign of a top-class team.
Rooney added that Arsenal missed a chance to win the game by not being more aggressive and taking the game to Liverpool. He also praised Liverpool for staying in the game and doing what champions do.