After an emphatic battering of Liverpool FC on Sunday, Arsenal were once again under unnecessary scrutiny for their full time celebrations. After thrashing Liverpool 3-1 at the Emirates, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was seen running up and down the touchline when Leandro Trossard put the third nail in the coffin. Despite Arteta's notable passion after this title race game, which was a vital win for Arsenal, pundits such as Jamie Carragher, Richard Keys and Gary Neville blasted the team, naming them immature and their celebrations unnecessary. This has sparked conversations on Premier League celebrations and what is seen as acceptable and if there is an Arsenal agenda when it comes to it.
Ex-Liverpool player and Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher was notably agitated after the big clash between the two sides. He frustratedly called out Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard for taking photos on the pitch of lifetime Arsenal fan and servant of the club Stuart Macfarlane, saying that he should 'Just get down the tunnel'. Many Arsenal fans descended into rage after hearing Carragher's comments calling out his biased on Arsenal players celebrations compared to Liverpool's. Famous football fan Robbie from AFTV pointed out on the Arsenal dedicated YouTube channel, that Jamie Carragher encouraged Salah's celebrations when Liverpool thrashed Manchester United last season and that no one scrutinised Jurgen Klopp who seemingly pulled his hamstring whilst running up to the fourth official and celebrating a 4-3 win against Tottenham Hotspurs.
Likewise, Klopp is known for his famous full time fist pumps, a celebration he does towards Liverpool fans on the pitch when they win a game. This scrutiny of Arsenal's celebratory behaviour is a complete contrast to other clubs, in which other managers are applauded for being passionate and devoted to their fanbases. So the continuing question that many seem to ask is what is an acceptable celebration? Well Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard seemingly laughed at the criticism and asked 'If you're not allowed to celebrate when you win a game, when are you allowed to celebrate?'. In truth, celebrations are something that connects fans and the players on the pitch. A game such as Sunday's will be a long lasting memory for Arsenal fans, something they will hold close to their hearts, especially if this allows them to reach their end goal of winning the Premier League this season. Players should be allowed to express themselves and connect with their fan bases and in Arsenal's case, all they ask for is the same grace and courtesy that other clubs in the Premier league are given when they celebrate
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