Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta responds to Liverpool celebration row and makes admission
Mikel Arteta has played down criticism that his Arsenal side over-celebrated after beating Liverpool last Sunday, claiming that he hadn't heard about it.
The Gunners reignited their Premier League title hopes by recording a crucial 3-1 win over Jurgen Klopp's side at the Emirates Stadium, sparking wild scenes of euphoria in North London. Spanish boss Arteta was seen charging up and down the touchline after his side scored their second and third goals and after the match was concluded Arsenal's players ensured that they made the most of the result.
That included team captain Martin Odegaard grabbing the club photographer's camera and taking photos, including one of the professional snapper himself. The antics prompted accusations of 'over-celebrating' from TV commenters including Richard Keys, who called on the Gunners to "show a little more dignity".
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Former Liverpool stalwart Jamie Carragher also criticised what he perceived to be over-celebrating by the Arsenal players during Sky Sports' coverage of the match, but when Arteta was asked about the situation in his Friday press conference the former Everton forward was unapologetic.
When asked by reporters if he had heard the criticism aimed at his team, Arteta said: "No because they told me today. I didn’t know anything about it. No, but I love it. I’ve seen managers at the Emirates away on their knees, personally I love it because it brings a passion to the game. When it’s done in a natural and unique way.
"In my life, what I’ve heard in the last five days, it’s all positive. Do you want to hear the negative part or the
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