BREAKING NEWS: According to Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal veteran Ian Wright is unhappy with Arsenal players after the club failed to regain their spot in the Premier League title battle. “He’s the worst thing that has ever happened to Arsenal, and I regret Arteta starting him in that match. His ineffectiveness cost us today, and he should retire from football. “He’s a mess.” Ian Wright is outraged with Arsenal’s star performance against Aston Villa.

Ian Wright, an iconic figure at Arsenal, acknowledged that the team failed to meet their usual standards in the latter stages of their Premier League clash against Aston Villa last Sunday.

Despite a strong start and an impressive first-half performance, Arsenal suffered a disappointing 2-0 loss against Unai Emery’s Villa at the Emirates Stadium.

Although Arsenal initially posed a significant attacking threat, Villa took control in the second half and secured victory with late goals from Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins.

Wright praised Villa’s bravery and performance, highlighting their superiority over Arsenal in various aspects throughout the game. He remarked that Arsenal’s second-half display was unrecognizable compared to their earlier efforts.

The defeat dealt a blow to Arsenal’s hopes in the Premier League title race, as they now find themselves in second place, trailing Manchester City by a margin of two points. Meanwhile, Liverpool occupy third place after suffering a 1-0 loss to Crystal Palace.

Arsenal’s captain, Martin Odegaard, played a key role in the game against Palace, demonstrating his influence in directing the team’s attacking play.

However, Odegaard was substituted in the 79th minute for Emile Smith Rowe due to an undisclosed injury.

Arteta later disclosed that Odegaard was unable to continue due to discomfort, though he did not provide further details.

Despite this setback, Arteta emphasized the importance of acknowledging the strengths of the opponents in defeat and highlighted the need for effective responses to adversity during matches.