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Rooney, speaking on Amazon Prime, criticized the Gunners\u2019 players, particularly Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice, and Mikel Merino, for being \u201call over the place\u201d during the match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arsenal were outplayed by PSG, with Ousmane Dembele scoring the only goal of the game in the fourth minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe midfield three for Arsenal are all over the place,\u201d Rooney said at half-time. \u201cThey are trying to go press the ball at every opportunity and they are leaving massive gaps, like you see for the first goal. They need to sit in shape, let PSG have the ball for a bit.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rooney also took aim at the Arsenal fans, describing their support as \u201csubdued\u201d compared to the electric atmosphere they created during the team\u2019s quarter-final victory over Real Madrid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe fans against Real Madrid were excellent, they really pushed the team, but tonight they were a bit subdued,\u201d Rooney said. \u201cMaybe if they brought the same energy they brought against Real Madrid, that might have lifted the players by five percent.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ousmane Dembele scores vs Arsenal
Ousmane Dembele scored the lone goal against Arsenal at the Emirates stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Arsenal will look to bounce back in the second leg of the semi-final, which will take place in Paris next week. The Gunners will have Thomas Partey available again after serving a suspension in the first leg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the defeat, Arsenal fans will be hoping that their team can turn the tide in the second leg and make a strong case for a place in the Champions League final.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Rooney, speaking on Amazon Prime, criticized the Gunners\u2019 players, particularly Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice, and Mikel Merino, for being \u201call over the place\u201d during the match. 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