Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard has responded to criticism of his team's celebrations following Sunday's victory over Liverpool, insisting his team will “stay humble”.
Television cameras showed Ødegaard taking photos of club photographer Stuart MacFarlane after the final whistle at the Emirates, but Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher said the players should have gone straight down the tunnel after the victory, while the Co-author Gary Neville suggested that it demonstrates the team's ability. “immaturity.”
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“I think everyone who loves football, who understands football, knows how much it means to win this match,” Ødegaard said when asked after the match if he thought the celebrations had been too exuberant.
“And if you can't celebrate when you win a game, when can you celebrate? We are happy with the victory and we will be humble.
“We continue working hard and prepare for the next one, but you have to be happy when you win.”
Arsenal will be fined £25,000 ($31,388) after receiving six yellow cards during the clash between two title contenders, as three of the four starters and half-time substitute Jakub Kiwior were booked, along with Kai Havertz and Declan Rice.
Arsenal's 3-1 victory over Liverpool leaves them second in the Premier League, two points behind Jurgen Klopp's team. Manchester City are third, three more points behind Arsenal, but have two games in hand.
