Was Arsenal ecstasy justified or a 'bit too much'?
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Was Arsenal ecstasy justified or a 'bit too much'?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Mikel Arteta led Arsenal to the Champions League quarter-finals in 2023-24 and the semi-finals in 2024-25ByBen Collins and Harry PooleBBC Sport journalistsPublished1 minute agoCommentsAfter some nervy games in recent weeks, there was an explosion of joy at Emirates Stadium on Tuesday.Arsenal beat Atletico Madrid to reach the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years - and just the second time in the club's 140-year history.Jubilant fans are now booking trips to Budapest, where the Gunners will face either Bayern Munich or Paris St-Germain in the final on 30 May.Arsenal have a chance to become European champions for the first time and could even do the continental double as they are also top of the Premier League.But some have pointed out they are yet to get their hands on any silverware, so are the "celebration police" right or was the Emirates ecstasy justified?The league is the dream - but is this Arsenal's moment in Europe?Published12 hours ago'Do not get nicked by the celebration police'Arsenal will aim to become the seventh English club to win the European Cup/Champions League.They could also be the fourth to become national and European champions in the same season - after Liverpool (twice), Manchester United (twice) and Manchester City (once).Wayne Rooney was part of the Manchester United team that achieved the feat in 2007-08 and the former England striker felt Arsenal's celebrations were premature."They deserve to be in this position but they haven't won it yet," Rooney said on Amazon Prime."I think the celebrations are a little bit too much. Celebrate when you win."Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright responded on X,, external saying: "Arsenal fans, let me tell you something: enjoy this. The celebration police will be out in force. Do not get nicked!"Enjoy yourselves, football...




