ROY KEANE has blasted Alexandre Lacazette’s “ridiculous” and “over the top” celebrations after the gleeful striker was mobbed for completing Arsenal’s 4-0 rout of Newcastle in stoppage time.
Manchester United legend Keane believes the Frenchman lost all sense of perspective as he slid to the ground and was embraced by fellow Gunners following Sunday’s second-half rampage.
Arsenal’s sub striker Alexandre Lacazette was slated for this celebration after making it 4-0 against Newcastle five minutes into stoppage timeCredit: Rex Features
Roy Keane has suggested a club like Arsenal should not be going overboard in rejoicing late goals when beating Newcastle comfortablyCredit: Getty Images – Getty
With Arsenal still tenth, despite ending their run of four straight Premier League draws, Keane claims there was little to rejoice in for such a big club.
He told Sky Sports: “That was way over the top.
“I thought they were 10 points clear at the top of the league the way they were celebrating at the end.
“Forget Arsenal. You’ve beaten Newcastle 4-0. Ridiculous.”
Some might think that a tad harsh as the Gunners – and Lacazette himself – were surely just living in the moment, ecstatic at what they hope will be a fresh start, rather than a judgement on the season so far.
In fact, Lacazette only came on for Eddie Nketiah after 85 minutes, yet still teed up Arsenal’s third for Mesut Ozil before scoring himself.
One of the few Gunners with more to be happier about was perhaps Nicolas Pepe.
The £72million Ivory coast winger was star man with a goal and two assists, suggesting he is finally adjusting to his summer switch from Lacazette’s old club Lyon.
Mikel Arteta said of club record buy Pepe: “We just need consistency from him. The way he applied himself defensively he was top drawer, things he wasn’t doing in the past.”
Frenchman Alexandre Lacazette finished coolly but then let it all out with his goal joy at the EmiratesCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Mikel Arteta brands Arsenal record signing, Nicolas Pépé, ‘top drawer’ after bagging a goal and two assists against Newcastle
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