Was Jack Wilshere trying to piss off Arsenal fans with his Wayne Rooney tribute?

Wayne Rooney’s record-breaking strike against Stoke yesterday has prompted unanimous praise for the United skipper’s achievements.

Becoming the all-time top scorer for Manchester United is a feat that transcends the usual club partisanships and the 31-year-old has been drawing tributes from across the Premier League.

But as the adulation has mounted some have gone a little over board in their efforts to praise the striker… *cough* Alan Shearer *cough*.

And it seems now even Jack Wilshere has fallen into the ludicrous hyperbole trap – well if the reaction from Arsenal fans is anything to go by.

After Rooney reached the 250 goal mark his England teammate tweeted:

Unbelievable achievement @waynerooney proper captain and by far the best I have played with 🔥 #RoleModel pic.twitter.com/lv95nmPU3t

— Jack Wilshere (@JackWilshere) January 22, 2017

The reaction from Gunners fans was swift, and unambiguous.

ever heard of Mesut Özil mate?

— Sebzy (@Sebzy7) January 22, 2017

no, he isn't pic.twitter.com/MbVYXDZZEG

— Spanish Gooner (@elspanishgooner) January 22, 2017

pic.twitter.com/XiOhSd3aVE

— 👑 (@_PabZzZ) January 22, 2017

https://twitter.com/attwood10/status/823118806784606208

but you've played with Fabregas….

— Joey (@Joey_CFC) January 22, 2017

https://twitter.com/_ArsenalFc1886_/status/823143962600947712

Errr…. the best? pic.twitter.com/dSA5srBJaA

— James 'Raul' Stokes (@JamesRaulStokes) January 22, 2017

And for some fans it was the final straw with the Bournemouth loanee.

stay at Bournemouth

— Ollie (@OllieAFC_) January 22, 2017