Keith Hackett reacts as Ian Wright shares Arsenal celebrations in front of Leeds fans
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Keith Hackett has insisted that players need to take care after Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale was spotted goading Leeds United fans in the clash on Saturday.
Ian Wright shared footage of the England international celebrating one of the four goals in the 4-1 defeat, admitting it made him miss playing.
Hackett admitted there was nothing wrong, but that he had to be careful not to overstep the line when expressing his celebrations.
“That was when Andre Marriner used his common sense,” he told MOT Leeds News exclusively.
“I think in a way, players should have the right to express, how they do – they just need to take a little bit of care.”
One rule for some…
This is just another case of consistency in the Premier League and the fact that there hasn’t been any for years now.
First, it was Sergi Canos in the 2-2 draw against Brentford, inciting the fans which led to something being thrown in his direction.
No one is condoning that, but the players simply have to be smarter when celebrating goals – keep it to yourselves if necessary.
Ramsdale’s wasn’t the worst, he simply jumps about and that is what any goalkeeper would do in that situation.
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