Arsenal fans angry over Jack Wilshere comment

Arsenal fans have reacted angrily on social media after midfielder Jack Wilshere described Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney as "by far the best I have ever played with".

The 25-year-old - currently on a season-long loan at Bournemouth - was paying tribute to Rooney on Instagram after the striker became United's leading goalscorer of all time on Saturday.

Unbelievable achievement @waynerooney proper captain and by far the best I have played with 🔥 #RoleModel

A photo posted by Jack Wilshere (@jackwilshere) on Jan 22, 2017 at 2:37am PST

The England international then received multiple messages from Gunners fans reminding him of his many Arsenal teammates over the years.

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

— Spanish Gooner (@ElSpanishGooner) January 22, 2017

@JackWilshere @WayneRooney delete before anyone sees

— Pablo (@AFCAMDEN) January 22, 2017

In recent days Wilshere has been linked with a summer switch to Serie A giants AC Milan.