Wayne Rooney named Arsenal’s Viktor Gyokeres, Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo, and Manchester United’s Bryan Mbeumo as his top three Premier League performers this season, controversially omitting Erling Haaland despite his goalscoring prowess.
According to a report from Tribuna.com, Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has identified Viktor Gyökeres of Arsenal as one of his three standout performers in the current Premier League season.
Rooney praised Gyökeres’ “work rate, his determination, his hold up play, and obviously scoring a few goals” as key reasons why he was included in the list.
Rooney’s other two picks were Antoine Semenyo, who he called “brilliant for Bournemouth, carrying on his form from last season,” and Bryan Mbeumo, whom he described as “really good for Manchester United.”
By highlighting Gyökeres, Rooney drew attention to Arsenal’s long-standing need for a reliable No. 9, arguing that the Swedish forward has made an immediate impact.
His praise comes amid a broader debate over Arsenal’s striking options and underscores Gyökeres’ growing influence at the club.
Rooney’s selections reflect his view that this season’s Premier League has been enriched by unexpected performers, beyond the usual big-club names.
His endorsement of Gyökeres, Semenyo, and Mbeumo signals respect for their consistency, work ethic, and contribution to their respective teams.