Roy Keane slams Arsenal for celebrating after beating Championship side Wigan

Roy Keane

Former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane has criticised Arsenal’s players following their jubilant celebrations after Saturday’s FA Cup final victory over Wigan, report the Evening Standard.

The north Londoners produced yet another lacklustre display but fought back from a goal down to win a nervous penalty shoot-out against the holders as they kept hopes of ending their nine year trophy drought alive.

Midfielder Santi Cazorla took a ‘selife’ moments after his winning spot kick while the whole squad embarked on a lap of honour around the pitch, which Keane belieives was a step too far.

“These Arsenal players need a reality check. Last season they celebrated finishing fourth and now they celebrate beating a Championship side on penalties – we are talking about Arsenal FC here.

“We have been critical that they have not been able to win ugly games and they have done that today. But to say they showed character? I have seen them enough times this year to say they have not done enough of that.

“They’ve beaten a Championship side in the semi-final on penalties. I think they need to relax a little bit and celebrate if they win the final,” Keane declared.

Arsene Wenger’s men have come under fierce criticism in recent weeks and the celebrations were probably stemmed from relief after playing so badly throughout the game, but Keane’s words seem a little harsh as reaching a domestic final is an achievement that deserved to be applauded.

The Gunners take on Hull City in the final on 17 May after they edged out Sheffield United 5-3 in Sunday’s semi-final.