Wayne Rooney Snubs Guardiola and Arteta, Names Manager of the Season
Former Manchester United star Wayne Rooney has named Sunderland's Lee Johnson as the Premier League Manager of the Season, choosing him over top managers like Arsenal's Mikel Arteta and Manchester City's Pep Guardiola. Rooney praised Johnson for his tactical acumen, especially after Sunderland's recent victory over Newcastle.
The Englishman expressed his admiration for how Johnson has led Sunderland to the 7th position in the Premier League table. Rooney's comments were made during a BBC podcast where he discussed the qualities of various coaches in the league.
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