Getty Images5The former Newcastle player has a spectacular season for Nice last yearRelated storiesT. 3billionRELATED STORIESSign of the timesArsene Wenger's 20 worst Arsenal signings to celebrate . FURIOUS fans have taken to Twitter to slam Manchester United legend Phil Neville for jumping to the defence of his pal Wayne Rooney. for Michael Carrick to start in midfieldWAYNE'S WOEWayne Rooney misses open goal in early stages against Northampton and Twitter users aren't happyWayne's WorldWayne Rooney set to lead the line at Northampton, but Jose Mourinho set to axe him for Leicester clash11 things we learntWayne Rooney is shot, Jack Wilshere's mistake, Arsene Wenger losing control and West Ham farcePlayer ratingsWayne Rooney Zlatan Ibrahimovic Etienne Capoue All the ratings from shock defeat. e tackle as he was classy in his passingBacary SagnaSome Arsenal fans will say Lauren did the job of finally filling the boots of club legend Lee Dixon. “At the moment that is having a massive effect on his performance. but that shows the regard he was held inRobert PiresTricky, skilful and occasionally moody might be words to describe Robert Pires during his six years at Arsenal (now who does that remind you of in the current Gunners’ ranks). He added: They are doing well, but they need another strategic direction. The Dutchman had been the scorn of the Gunners in the previous campaign as Fergies men pipped Wenger to the title. The diminutive left footer, who is usually deployed in the No10 position, was all the talk before the game following his managers comments on Tuesday.