Martin Odegaard has defended Arsenal’s celebrations after the 3-1 win against Premier League leaders Liverpool.
Gunners captain Odegaard was told to “get down the tunnel” by Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher after borrowing a camera from a club photographer to take pictures at full-time.
The win on Sunday put Arsenal two points behind Jurgen Klopp’s side.
“If you’re not allowed to celebrate when you win a game, when are you allowed to celebrate?” said Odegaard.
“We’re happy with the win and we’ll stay humble.”
Goals from Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard secured victory for Mikel Arteta’s side and moved them above Manchester City into second.
As Odegaard led celebrations with the photographer’s camera, former Liverpool defender Carragher, who was a co-commentator for the game, said: “Just get down the tunnel. You’ve won a game, three points, you’ve been brilliant. Back in the title race, get down the tunnel. I’m serious, honestly.”
Asked whether it is possible to over-celebrate such a win, Norway midfielder Odegaard added: “No, I think everyone who loves football, who understands football, they know how much it means to win this game.
“We keep working hard and we prepare for the next one, but of course you have to be happy when you win.
“It was a massive game. It could have been eight points [the gap to Liverpool if Arsenal lost] and it would look a lot more difficult then, but we showed up, the fans were unbelievable.
“I think we all did this together. You see the club, how together we are, all the players, staff, supporters, everything. So yeah, brilliant to see.”
