Chris Sutton has expressed concern over Arsenal's celebrations following their 4-1 victory against Tottenham Hotspur in the north London derby, reigniting the debate about over-celebrating. Speaking on the BBC, Sutton said he was 'slightly concerned with the over celebrating from the Arsenal players' and urged them to 'celebrate at the end of the season when you have won the title.'
The Gunners' win came after a disappointing draw against Wolves, where they surrendered a 2-0 lead, allowing Manchester City to close the gap at the top of the Premier League to just two points. The emphatic victory at Tottenham was a timely response, with goals from Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres, both scoring twice.
This is not the first time Arsenal have faced criticism for their celebrations. In 2024, Jamie Carragher criticised Martin Odegaard for taking photos with the club photographer after a win against Liverpool. Odegaard later responded, saying, 'If you're not allowed to celebrate when you win a game, when are you allowed to celebrate? We're happy with the win and we'll stay humble.'
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta defended his team's reaction, stating, 'This is not a job. It's much bigger than that. It's the purpose that we have, it's what we love doing.' Arteta has led Arsenal to three consecutive second-place finishes, with the club's last trophy coming in 2020.
