
Arsenal fans have criticized one player in particular after Manchester City scored a late equalizer during a dramatic match on Sunday evening. Arsenal appeared to be on the verge of securing a crucial victory against City at the Etihad Stadium, leading 2-1 as stoppage time approached. However, John Stones found the back of the net in the final moments to level the score at 2-2, leaving many Gunners fans frustrated.
Their anger was directed toward Gabriel Jesus, who came on as a second-half substitute. Fans took to social media to voice their displeasure, accusing the forward of making a costly mistake that led to the equalizer.
One fan commented, “I’m so frustrated with Gabriel Jesus right now. Time’s up, all you need to do is clear the ball, not bring it back to the corner flag and gift them an unnecessary corner.” Another added, “I blame one person, Gabriel Jesus. Please tell me why on earth he went back instead of clearing it!”
The criticism continued with some fans calling for Jesus to be sold in the January transfer window, claiming his poor decision-making cost Arsenal the game. One fan wrote, “I want Gabriel Jesus sold in January. He single-handedly cost us the game with his poor decision-making,” while another lamented, “Gabriel Jesus should have just cleared the ball that led to the corner. Heartbreaking for Arsenal after such resolute defending.”
Other fans took a more lighthearted approach, with one remarking, “He thought he was still playing for City and tried to win a corner,” and another asking, “Why is Gabriel Jesus shielding the ball in his own corner… then City go and score!”
Despite the disappointment, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta remained positive after the match. He expressed pride in his team’s effort, particularly given the difficult circumstances they faced. “I’m incredibly proud of the team.
We played in a challenging context, facing the best team in the world,” Arteta said, adding that playing with 10 men for 56 minutes at the Etihad was “unbelievable.” However, he refused to comment further on Leandro Trossard’s red card, stating he didn’t want to worsen things off the pitch.
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