Inside Arsenal’s wild dressing room celebrations after nervy 3-2 win over Tottenham keeps title bid on track
ARSENAL enjoyed wild celebrations in their neighbours’ backyard after beating Tottenham 3-2.
Gunners stars celebrated on the pitch in the corner where the travelling fans were sitting, fist-pumping in delight after their huge win.
The three points keeps Arsenal’s title bid on track, though they still need Manchester City to drop points to win the league.
Regardless, a win over North London rivals is always one to be savoured, and the likes of Declan Rice certainly seemed to enjoy the win.
He clenched his fists for the camera with a huge smile etched across his face, while team-mate William Saliba gave a war cry in the tunnel.
Captain Martin Odegaard also gave a roar of delight after Arsenal made it back-to-back wins on Tottenham territory.
It clearly made a great deal to the Gunners squad as Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz took the opportunity to wind up opposition fans.
Saka cupped his ears to the Spurs faithful after his goal with Havertz opting to shush the crowd after making it 3-0.
Arsenal were accused of over-celebrating their February win over Liverpool by Jamie Carragher, but no one could begrudge them a little party after winning the North London derby.
Stars took to social media after the match including Rice, who shared a photo of himself celebrating alongside the caption: “North London is…”
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Arsenal’s win means they remain top after Manchester City won 2-0 at Nottingham Forest.
Their last three games are against Bournemouth, Manchester United and Everton.
Tactics Exposed: Why Kai Havertz is Arsenal’s most important player
By Dean Scoggins
KAI HAVERTZ endured a difficult start to life at the Emirates after his big-money move from Chelsea.
But has now well and truly found his feet.
The German, 24, has found his scoring boots in recent weeks, including his double against his old club.
But Havertz has been providing much more than goals in recent months.
In fact he has become Mikel Arteta’s most important player as Arsenal go for the title.
That’s after the Spanish boss made a genius tactical switch.
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