“David Raya Defends Arsenal’s Celebrations Amid Criticism from Pundits”

David Raya has expressed that Arsenal will not hold back on their celebrations, regardless of any criticism from what he refers to as the "celebration police." The goalkeeper emphasized the importance of celebrating every victory with the same enthusiasm, especially in light of the team's recent successes. Following Arsenal's 3-1 win over Liverpool at the Emirates last season, the team faced backlash for their exuberant celebrations. Notably, Martin Ødegaard's playful use of the club photographer's camera drew the ire of pundit Jamie Carragher, who criticized the players for not simply heading down the tunnel after the match. Carragher remarked, “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.” Gary Neville, another pundit, echoed this sentiment, suggesting that there was a degree of immaturity in Arsenal's celebrations. Despite this criticism, Raya insists that the emotions displayed during celebrations are genuine and will remain unchanged if the team secures a similar result in their upcoming match against Liverpool. He believes that celebrating victories is an essential part of the game and should be embraced fully.