John Terry Criticizes Arsenal Players' Celebration After Carabao Cup Semi-Final Victory
Chelsea legend John Terry has taken aim at Arsenal's players for their exuberant celebrations following their recent win over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-final. Read on to find out more about Terry's comments and the reaction from fans.

Chelsea legend John Terry has taken aim at Arsenal's players after their midweek win against Chelsea secured a place in the Carabao Cup final. Kai Havertz scored late on at the Emirates to complete a 4-2 aggregate victory over the Blues and send the Gunners to Wembley. Mikel Arteta's side will now take on Manchester City in the final as they aim to win their first major silverware since 2020.There were jubilant scenes at the final whistle on Tuesday night as Arsenal dumped Chelsea out of the Carabao Cup and booked their place at Wembley. Arteta was a happy man after the game, telling reporters: "We're only one match away. It's the best vitamins that we can put in our bodies because we're playing every three days. But the fact that we worked so hard to achieve those moments and to have these moments together is just magical. You can see the joy, the smiles, the energy from everyone that works at the club. Winning helps in every sense. Confidence, energy, you call it. We're going to be there in a few weeks, we'll prepare well. In the meantime we know that we need to just put it aside because three days later we're going to have a massive game here in the Premier League [against Sunderland]."Arsenal's celebrations did not go down well with Terry. He said on TikTok: "I just want to talk on Arsenal's celebrations after, let's not forget, it’s the Carabao Cup, it’s not the Champions League final. They celebrated far too much for me, I think that showed the pressure that's on them at the moment. I've said it before, Arsenal are looking the best team by far in the Premier League so far and I think they've been the best squad in the Premier League so far. They have a lot of strength in depth and I think they've been the best. But also it certainly wasn't the Champions League final they've qualified to, it was the Carabao Cup final. Yes, it's the first competition you can win. I think it's really important. But that just showed me where the Arsenal team are at the moment. They can feel the nerves. And I know every Arsenal fan out there is feeling what I'm feeling, that there's still a chance. Man City haven't got going yet, Liverpool haven't got going yet and those two teams are facing each other the weekend."Looking for smarter football bets? Get expert previews, data-driven predictions & winning insights with GOAL Tips on Telegram. Join our growing community now!Terry's comments came after Arsenal fans roasted the former defender for sharing a video of himself watching the semi-final between the two sides on television. The Chelsea legend has regularly been mocked since arriving to lift the Champions League trophy in 2012 dressed in full Chelsea kit, despite having been suspended for the final and forced to watch from the sidelines. The former Chelsea captain has since insisted he does not regret his actions one bit. He told FourFourTwo: "I’ve taken the full brunt of this! I absolutely don’t regret wearing it. And people need to know: we had a letter from UEFA about it. When Man United won it in 1999, Roy Keane and Paul Scholes were suspended and wore suits to the game. UEFA didn’t like that. Their direct message to us was that every player, regardless of whether they were in the team that night, had to be in full kit. Branislav Ivanovic and Paulo Ferreira were also suspended and they did it, too. But I take the stick, as always. I was in full kit: boots, shinpads, captain’s armband – the lot. And I’d do it again."Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reportingChelsea will now aim to bounce back from their midweek disappointment on Saturday in the Premier League when they travel to Molineux to face Wolves, while Arsenal continue their title challenge at home to Sunderland.
John Terry Calls Out Arsenal's Celebrations
After Arsenal secured a place in the Carabao Cup final at Chelsea's expense, John Terry criticized the Gunners' players for their enthusiastic celebrations. Terry highlighted that it was not the Champions League final and felt that the magnitude of Arsenal's reaction reflected the pressure they are under.
Mixed Reactions to Terry's Comments
Following his remarks, Arsenal fans mocked John Terry for sharing a video of himself watching the semi-final clash between the two clubs. This banter stems from Terry's infamous Champions League final appearance in full Chelsea kit despite being suspended. Despite the criticism, Terry stands by his decision, citing UEFA's directive to all players to be in full kit, which included other suspended Chelsea players who followed suit.
Looking Ahead for Chelsea and Arsenal
As Arsenal bask in their Carabao Cup success, they face the challenge of preparing to face Manchester City in the final. Meanwhile, Chelsea will look to bounce back from their disappointment as they take on Wolves in the Premier League. Both teams will aim to maintain their momentum as the season progresses.



