Arsenal’s 1-0 Premier League defeat to Southampton on Saturday got a lot of African fans talking after the club missed an opportunity to boost their chances of finishing the season among the top four.
After fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur succumbed to a 1-0 loss to Brighton and Hove Albion, The Gunners, tied on points with fifth-spotted Manchester United and three points behind Spurs, stand a chance of making an entry into the top four.
It was, however, not to be for Mikel Arteta’s side this weekend, as they were undone by Jan Bednarek’s 44th-minute strike in the matchday 33 fixture away at St. Mary’s Stadium.
Arsenal has a way of disgracing their fans when it matters most. That team is a disgrace to the round leather game.
— in case Jack do his shii again.eth (@incaseJackstrik) April 16, 2022
On the day, Arsenal were without Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey who is out injured and faces uncertainty in his bid to recover in time to help the club’s quest for a top-four finish.
For some fans, the former Atletico Madrid man’s absence makes such a difference.
Arteta’s system is 90% Partey.
— natty (@nathiscorrupted) April 16, 2022
Leading the attack for The Gunners was England youth striker Edward Nketiah, who has recently been rumoured to be considering a switch of international allegiance to Ghana ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
The forward didn’t enhance in reputation against The Saints.
The players the FA dey try convince make dem come play give Ghana no, Nketiah dey mong???
— Kwame Idan Raul (@Kwameidan) April 16, 2022
Do you think Arsenal stand a chance of finishing among the top four?
How do you think they will fare without Partey?
And do you think Nketiah has what it takes to power the side to a Champions League place?
