After putting Pep in the ground, Arsenal is "classless, unsportsmanlike, disrespectful."

After Arsenal's impressive 5-1 victory over Manchester City, they faced criticism for their behavior, with some calling them "classless, unsportsmanlike, and disrespectful." The defeat highlighted a dip in City’s performance, and while Arsenal deserved the win, their celebration raised eyebrows. Gabriel’s taunting of Haaland and the fans’ chants mocking Pep Guardiola and Haaland’s humility did not sit well with some observers, who felt the tone was unnecessarily provocative given City’s current struggles.

Critics argue that Arsenal’s win, though remarkable, was akin to a younger, untested fighter defeating a once-great veteran past his prime, comparing it to Jake Paul defeating Mike Tyson. The narrative suggested that Arsenal’s triumph over a weakened City squad wasn’t as impressive as it appeared, given City’s recent struggles and injuries.

Meanwhile, others defended Arsenal’s right to celebrate, emphasizing that their victory came after years of dominance by City and in a season where Arsenal's young talent shone, especially with Myles Lewis-Skelly’s goal. Fans of the club celebrated the achievement but were also aware of the need to remain grounded, with some urging caution about their long-term aspirations.

Some commentators, however, felt Arsenal's defeat of City would ultimately prove meaningless unless they continued to perform at a high level throughout the season, and that their consistency would be the true test.