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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jamie Jackson

Guardiola dismisses ‘stupid things’ said about City celebrations after beating Arsenal

City fans celebrate underneath a banner reading ‘Panic on the streets of London' at the Etihad
City fans celebrate underneath a banner reading ‘Panic on the streets of London' at the Etihad. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian

Pep Guardiola has hit out at criticism of Manchester City’s celebrations following Sunday’s victory over Arsenal, describing such comments as “stupid things”.

At the final whistle of the 2-1 win at the Etihad Stadium, one that took City to within three points of the Premier League leaders with a game in hand, Gianluigi Donnarumma jumped into the crowd behind his goal while many of City’s others players also celebrated in emphatic fashion.

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