Arsenal hero Parlour defends Odegaard: Carragher just bitter

Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour has come to the defense of Martin Odegaard.

The Norway international and club captain was criticized by ex-Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher this weekend.

Carragher was upset that Odegaard took photographs on the field after their 3-1 win over Liverpool in the Premier League.

He said: "Just get down the tunnel, you've won a game, it's three points. You've been brilliant, you're back in the title race. Get down the tunnel."

Parlour told NetBet Sports Betting: I love Jamie, but he's being a little bit bitter because Liverpool lost. Of course you have to enjoy those moments, you get into the hype with the fans. The supporters would have been buzzing knowing they beat Liverpool, who are going very well at the moment and are top of the league.

Carragher's a Liverpool legend and will naturally be gutted about the result, but I actually think there was a lot more at stake for Arsenal. If Arsenal lost that game on Sunday, they're out of the title race, so that's why there was so much emotion at full time. The fans really played their part yesterday as well they got right behind the team and emotions sometimes just go away from you, but you've got to celebrate these moments.

I therefore think it was more relief, really. People are saying 'they think they've won the league already' no, they've not won the league. You've got Manchester City, and they are still the ones to beat for me, but you've got to enjoy the moment. I celebrated into the early hours of the morning!"