Arteta tells critics of Arsenal celebrations to 'go to church'

Gunners manager pushes back against those taking a dim view of wild celebrations like those that greeted the dramatic win over Bournemouth last week

BRING IT IN: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Bukayo Saka celebrates at the final whistle following the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Pic: John Walton/PA Wire.

Mikel Arteta has hit back at criticism of the celebrations that followed Arsenal’s dramatic comeback against Bournemouth last Saturday, saying anyone taking a dim view would find their time better spent in church than inside a football stadium.

The Football Association investigated the aftermath of Reiss Nelson’s 97th-minute winner, after which members of Arsenal’s bench cascaded on to the Emirates pitch to celebrate with the players, but opted not to take the matter further.