“He was their target throughout the 90 mins of the match, they must be punished by FA”- Arsenal Legend Ian Wright aims dig at Nottingham Forest’s fans for targeting Arsenal star during the match last night
“He was their target throughout the 90 mins of the match, they must be punished by FA”- Arsenal Legend Ian Wright aims dig at Nottingham Forest’s fans for targeting Arsenal star during the match last night
In the midst of Arsenal’s 2-1 victory at the City Ground on Tuesday night, Ian Wright, a true Gunners legend, took a moment to address Nottingham Forest fans who directed their ire towards Bukayo Saka. The young Arsenal winger faced boos from the Forest faithful during the match, but his response on the field, sealing the second goal for Arsenal, brought a smile to Wright’s face.
Expressing his satisfaction with Saka’s goal, Wright highlighted the peculiar animosity from Forest fans and attributed the success to their own team’s shortcomings. “I was quite pleased with this (Saka’s goal) because for some reason Forest fans were booing him,” noted Wright on Premier League Productions. “So I was quite pleased. Poor play from Forest again. Between the goalkeeper (Matt Turner) and some of the mistakes they make, they kind of hand it to teams.”
However, the drama didn’t end with the final whistle. Wright also weighed in on the heated exchange between Arsenal’s Ben White and Oleksandr Zinchenko. The on-field altercation required intervention as Arteta stepped in to calm down the emotional Ukrainian left-back.
Wright saw this incident as a sign of passion within the team, emphasizing that despite any disagreements, the key is resolving them. “It says to me that there is fire in the belly. Whatever has happened, you know Zinchenko is a very emotional guy,” said Wright. “A great player, but a very emotional guy. Something has caused a problem there but it will be sorted, that’s the main thing. We’re getting into the crux end of the season. Things are tight. That was a tough game, things are said and sometimes it is taken to heart. It’s something you have to get over. You have to deal with this kind of pressure.”
In summary, Ian Wright not only celebrated Arsenal’s victory but also shed light on the dynamics of the match, the reactions of the fans, and the post-game confrontation, emphasizing the intensity and pressure as the season reaches its crucial stages.
