Inside Arsenal’s wild celebrations after thrashing Man City 5-1 as set-piece coach Nicolas Jover is carried down tunnel
Inside Arsenal’s wild celebrations after thrashing Man City 5-1 as set-piece coach Nicolas Jover is carried down tunnel
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ARSENAL players were thrilled after beating Manchester City on Sunday. The Gunners defeated the reigning champions 5-1 at the Emirates. Mikel Arteta's side went into the contest desperate to win, having been wound up by Erling Haaland's "stay humble" comment towards the Spaniard after September's 2-2 draw. Following the final whistle, Arsenal players made their way back down the tunnel in celebratory mood.
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Academy graduate Ethan Nwaneri hugged the social media team's camera operator. While plenty of others hugged each other in glee. Defender Gabriel yelled into the camera in elation. And set-piece coach Nicolas Jover was even carried down the tunnel. Injured star Bukayo Saka also looked buzzing at his team-mates' triumph. Despite Arsenal's huge celebrations, they remain second in the Premier League - six points off Liverpool having played a game more.
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SUN BINGO GET £50 BONUS & 50 FREE SPINS TODAY. Gunners supporters and players appeared to still be upset with City's Treble-winning, two-time Golden Boot-holding striker Haaland. Gabriel seemed to have a pop at the Norwegian, who did grab City's short-lived leveller. While hurt fans held up banners referencing his "humble" dig at Arteta. The wounded Gunners also played "Humble" by Kendrick Lamar upon the final whistle, again as a nod to Haaland's comment.
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Myles Lewis-Skelly even performed the forward's celebration after scoring Arsenal's third. Haaland's dad responded by taking a dig of his own on social media, referencing Arsenal's lack of success under Arteta. Arsenal's media team had shared a snap of a cross-legged Lewis-Skelly being mobbed. The Gunners added the words: "This team" - along with a clenched fist. Ex-Man City defender Haaland Sr quickly replied: " «This Team» that wins everything. Ehhhhh, not" - followed by a blue heart.
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