Arsenal’s Ødegaard: ‘When are you allowed to celebrate?’

Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard has responded to criticism of his side's celebrations following Sunday's victory over Liverpool, insisting his side will “remain humble”.

TV 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 co-pundit Gary Neville suggested it showed the team. “immaturity.”

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“I think everyone who loves football, who understands football, knows how much winning this game means,” Ødegaard said when asked after the match if he thought the celebrations were too exuberant.

And if you are not allowed to celebrate when you win a match, when are you allowed to celebrate? We are happy with the victory and we will remain humble.

“We continue to work hard and prepare for the next one, but you have to be happy when you win.”

Arsenal are set to be fined £25,000 ($31,388) after receiving six yellow cards in the clash between two title contenders, as three of the four starters and half-time substitute Jakub Kiwior were been warned, as well as 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 side. Manchester City are third, three points behind Arsenal, but have two games in hand.