Wayne Rooney criticises Arsenal's post-match celebrations
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Updated · The Guardian · May 6
Wayne Rooney criticises Arsenal's post-match celebrations
6 articles · Updated · The Guardian · May 6
After Tuesday's win over Atlético Madrid at the Emirates, the chief superintendent said the reaction was "a little bit too much" and that teams should "celebrate when you win".
Ian Wright urged supporters to enjoy the moment, while Declan Rice defended the occasion, saying Arsenal's unbeaten 14-game European run and six goals conceded justified the emotion.
Bukayo Saka said he had never seen the Emirates atmosphere like it, and Arsenal now head to the final in Budapest as underdogs against either PSG or Bayern Munich.
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