Roy Keane: Over-celebrating Arsenal need a reality check

 
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Tom Dutton13 April 2014

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane slammed Arsenal's players for overzealous celebrations following their nervy FA Cup semi-final victory over Championship side Wigan.

The Gunners fought back from 1-0 down to win 4-2 in a tense penalty shoot-out against the holders on Saturday, sparking joyous scenes from the players.

Santi Cazorla grabbed a camera and snapped a 'selfie' with Aaron Ramsey, while the rest of the squad began a tour of the Wembley turf, accepting the supporters' plaudits on a lap of honour.

But Keane felt the fist-pumping Gunners went a step too far during their champagne moment.

"These Arsenal players need a reality check.

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"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."

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