Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney stated his 2008 side would "batter" the current Arsenal team. Rooney made the comments on Amazon Prime Video during punditry for Arsenal's Champions League match against Inter Milan on Tuesday, 21 January. Former Arsenal player Theo Walcott posed the hypothetical question to Rooney.
The 2008 Manchester United team, featuring Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Rio Ferdinand, secured a Premier League and Champions League double in the 2007-08 season. They also won the Community Shield in August 2008 and the FIFA Club World Cup later that year.
Arsenal's current squad leads the Premier League by seven points and tops their Champions League group. Mikel Arteta's side remains in contention for the FA Cup and EFL Cup, boasting a strong defensive record this season.
