Arsenal responded furiously to their latest title scare by defeating arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 on Sunday.
Whereas Gunners gamers and followers celebrated wildly at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, former Premier League striker Chris Sutton was removed from impressed and warned Mikel Arteta’s aspect could also be getting forward of themselves.
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The victory was an announcement of intent after Wolves’ disappointing draw with Brentford threatened to derail their marketing campaign.
Nonetheless, the jubilant scenes on the remaining whistle featured extended crowd and emotional fan interplay on the pitch, resulting in a harsh reprimand from Sutton.
Chris Sutton tells Arsenal to rejoice title win
Instantly after the match, Sutton appeared on BBC Radio 5 Dwell and expressed concern that the euphoria of the tense title race might result in complacency.
Sutton stated: “It is a bit worrying that the Arsenal gamers are celebrating an excessive amount of. I hope they rejoice on the finish of the season after they win the title.”
Sutton’s feedback mirror a recurring narrative surrounding Arteta’s Arsenal, who’ve typically been accused of celebrating an excessive amount of mid-season wins.
For Sutton, the main focus ought to solely be on the remaining 10 video games, not the one derby win.
Eze and Gokeres restore 5-point cushion
Regardless of Sutton’s complaints, his efficiency on the pitch was plain. Ebelesi Eze scored 5 targets in two video games in opposition to Spurs in an Arsenal shirt, scoring two scientific targets, persevering with the outstanding ‘Derby Devils’ profitable streak and ending his aim drought within the Premier League.
Summer time signing Victor Goqueres was additionally on the scoresheet, scoring two targets and a powerful total efficiency.
Kolo Muani scored Tottenham’s solely aim after a mistake from Declan Rice.
Arsenal received 4-1, guaranteeing they preserve a five-point lead on the prime of the Premier League.
Nonetheless, second-placed Manchester Metropolis nonetheless have a recreation left and the strain stays excessive.
Spurs stay languishing in sixteenth place underneath new supervisor Igor Tudor, however Arsenal have regained their standing as title contenders.
