Ian Wright hits back at Jamie Carragher and slams his Martin Odegaard criticism
Arsenal legend Ian Wright has told Jamie Carragher and other critics of Martin Odegaard's so-called over-celebrating to "leave us alone" in a long-winded rant.
Amid the jubilation of Arsenal's crucial 3-1 win at home to Premier League title rivals Liverpool on Sunday, which keeps the Gunners well and truly in the race, captain Odegaard got hold of a camera. The Norwegian midfielder then took a picture of lifelong Arsenal supporter and club photographer Stuart MacFarlane in front of the buoyant Emirates crowd, a touching moment for many.
On punditry for Sky Sports, however, Liverpool icon Carragher didn't feel the warmth. "Just get down the tunnel!" he fumed. "You've won a big game, you've got the three points, you're back in the title race, just get down the tunnel. I'm being serious, honestly."
While fellow pundit Gary Neville claimed that Arsenal's celebrations were a sign of immaturity, Wright isn't having it and posted a minute-and-a-half-long video on Twitter/X: "The negativity towards my manager man, what has he done apart from celebrating a goal and celebrating his team?" the ex-Gunners striker began.
"Celebrating a team that is trying to beat these juggernauts, Liverpool and Manchester City. And because he's celebrating? Because Martin Odegaard is taking a picture with Stuart the photographer? A lifelong Gunner. This man has been supporting Arsenal since he was five or something ridiculous like that.
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"Just taking a picture in front of the north bank, what's wrong with the captain doing that? It's got nothing to do with the fact that we've just beaten Liverpool, that’s just an opportunity. Why is everybody trying to kill the joy? Don't kill the joy. There's so much of the season to go.
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard was on photography duty after beating Liverpool 3-1 (Ian Kington / IKIMAGES / AFP)Your turn! Was Martin Odegaard celebrating too much? Give us your verdict in the comments section.
"As soon as Arsenal do anything they just come under a pile-on. It's like we can't have any joy. It's like England at a World Cup or a Euros, as soon as England start doing well everyone is jumping on them! It's the same thing that happens with Arsenal. Don't let them spoil the joy. Keep doing what you're doing. Whatever is going to be will be. Do not kill the joy.
"My manager, celebrate with passion like you do because that's what it's about. People are expecting us to bottle it and lose these games and we're going through it, we're getting ourselves through, through injuries and everything, and the hatred is just so intense. Just leave us alone. You lot can take the p*** if it doesn't happen like you normally do. Leave us alone in the joy.
"Enjoy, Arsenal fans! Enjoy our moments! Because that's all this game is, moments. And we had one tonight, we beat the great Liverpool who are top of the league. Up the Gunners!"
The gap between league leaders Liverpool and Arsenal is now just two points, although reigning champions Manchester City will move above the Gunners and into second place should they beat Brentford on Monday night, and will still have a game in hand.
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