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Ian Wright admits he would be 'LOCKED UP' by celebration police - as Arsenal legend hits out against Premier League warning after Myles Lewis-Skelly's Erling Haaland taunt

Arsenal icon Ian Wright has slammed the Premier League after players were warned against 'critical or mocking' celebrations.

Several players were previously left without yellow cards during the 2024-25 campaign after they reportedly aimed to inflame the opposition team or their fans.

Things started moving faster after the Gunners prospect Myles Lewis-Skelly imitated Erling Haaland's famous meditation pose, a gesture which later received a series of criticism from high-profile figures such as Jamie Carragher and Alan McInally.

Following the 5-1 game at the Emirates Stadium, the Premier League's chief football officer, Tony Scholes, said: 'There's a balance.