The Wayne Rooney Show

Wayne Rooney gives his verdict on Arsenal surviving late VAR drama against West Ham. Was it really a foul on David Raya? Are set-pieces deciding title races? And have Arsenal finally taken control from Man City?
Wayne looks at Manchester City and Jeremy Doku’s form, Pep Guardiola’s pressure despite a game in hand - and could Crystal Palace still have a major say in where the Premier League trophy ends up. Plus, with West Ham and Spurs fighting at the bottom, has relegation pressure finally caught up with the Hammers?
Wayne also thinks there’s only one man to solve the chaos at Real Madrid, a certain Jose Mourinho, and would Wayne take Kylian Mbappe at Manchester United?

What’s it really like trying to stop Wayne Rooney at his peak? And how did it go when he becomes your teammate and then your boss?
Phil Jagielka explains exactly what went on when he joined Wayne at Derby County during one of their most tumultuous periods, working under him as a colleague while the club battled shocking off-field issues, points deductions and constant uncertainty.
From rivals to teammates for club and country, Wayne and Phil lift the lid on life inside shared dressing rooms, and what Wayne is really like up close: the competitor, the leader, and the personality behind the headlines. They also reveal which England defenders they believe should make it to the World Cup.

Did Manchester City just hand Arsenal the title? After a dramatic slip at Everton, Wayne makes his call and backs Arteta’s side to go all the way. Is this the moment the pressure finally caught City out?
Wayne also weighs in on Pep’s team selection, why isn’t Phil Foden playing every week? Is Rodri the bigger miss? And what has impressed him most about Arsenal’s control and mentality in the run-in?
Elsewhere, Chelsea’s struggles spark a strong reaction, are the players failing the club? And at Manchester United, Wayne makes it clear that he thinks Michael Carrick isn’t a gamble... is this the start of a new era at Old Trafford?

James Nelson-Joyce joins Wayne Rooney in Liverpool and it doesn’t take long before talk turns to a potential role in This City Is Ours. But can he actually act? Wayne fancies his chances as an actor.
There's a deep dive into football on Merseyside. Would Wayne have loved to play for Klopp? Who really runs the city - Liverpool or Everton? Expect strong opinions, Scouse humour, and a few digs along the way.
James also opens up on the success of This City Is Ours, his journey to a BAFTA nomination, and the reality behind the scenes. How do you deal with rejection? What does it mean to represent Liverpool on screen? And why do Scousers always stick together?

Will Arsenal really hold off Manchester City and win the league? Wayne Rooney makes his big call, breaking down Arsenal’s win, Bukayo Saka’s return, and the pressure of the run-in. Do Arsenal have the easier fixtures, or will the pressure still open the door for City?
Wayne is joined by Chelsea fan and broadcaster Rory Jennings who despite reaching an FA Cup final is furious. Are the players, ownership and culture all broken? Rory criticises the club’s direction under BlueCo, comparing it to years under the Glazer family at Manchester United, and questions whether ripping up experience and leadership has left Chelsea without direction. And who does he want as the next manager?
Manchester City are back in another FA Cup final, are they building momentum at the perfect time? Wayne explains why City’s experience under Pep Guardiola still makes them so dangerous, even when they’re not at their best, and praises Jeremy Doku’s performances this season.