Liverpool Star Accuses Arsenal and Arteta of ‘Stealing’ Celebrations
Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones has made a surprising accusation against Arsenal and their manager Mikel Arteta, claiming that they were ‘copying’ Liverpool’s celebrations following their recent victory over the Reds. Arsenal made a statement with their 3-1 win against the table-toppers, narrowing the gap between the two teams to just two points. However, it was the manner in which Arsenal celebrated that caught Jones’ attention.
During the post-match scenes, Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard shared a wholesome moment with club photographer Stuart Macfarlane. While this gesture was well-received by many, Reds legend Jamie Carragher was less than impressed. It was Arteta’s actions that drew the most criticism, as he ran down the touchline after Leandro Trossard’s goal and fist-pumped towards the home crowd, a celebration synonymous with Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.
Some fans speculated that Arteta was mocking Klopp by imitating his celebration, and Jones has only added fuel to the fire by accusing Arsenal of stealing their celebrations. In an interview with BBC Sport, Jones stated, “Listen, that’s why I’ve got to just shut it all down in a respectful way I’d say. You know, the celebrations and all that is all nice but at the end of the day there’s still plenty of games to go, we’re top of the league.”
Jones went on to explain that Liverpool has always been a team known for its passionate celebrations, with Klopp’s fist-pumping towards the fans being a trademark of their success. He believes that if other teams, not just Arsenal, start copying their celebrations, it shows that Liverpool is on the right path. However, he emphasized that there is a long way to go in the season and plenty of games left to play.
While some may argue that Arsenal’s wild celebrations were justified given their resurgence in the title race after coming close last season, Jones remains focused on Liverpool’s goals for the season. Despite the defeat, Liverpool still sits at the top of the Premier League table. A win would have seen them extend their lead over Arsenal to eight points. However, Liverpool has more than just the Premier League title in their sights this season.
They have a Carabao Cup final against Chelsea at the end of the month and are still competing in the Europa League and FA Cup. If they were to triumph in all four competitions, they would achieve a historic quadruple. Klopp’s side has shown their ability to compete on multiple fronts, and they will be aiming to maintain their position as the team to beat in English football.
While the accusations made by Jones may add some spice to the rivalry between Liverpool and Arsenal, it is clear that both teams have their sights set on achieving success this season. Whether it is through passionate celebrations or on-field performances, the battle for silverware promises to be an exciting one. As the season progresses, fans can expect more thrilling moments and heated encounters between these two top teams.