Arsenal FC fans were incandescent with rage over the performance of captain Mikel Arteta against West Brom on Saturday, while supporters also expressed their worry after Francis Coquelin was forced off with an injury
With ArsA?ne Wenger’s side ravaged by injuries, the last thing he would have wanted was one of his key players getting injured. Unfortunately for Gunners fans, that is precisely what happened. Defensive midfielder Francis Coquelin was replaced by Mikel Arteta in the 14th minute of the match after picking up a muscle injury, with Wenger later revealing that his injury was ‘more severe’ than the Spaniard’s.
However, the former Everton midfielder had an afternoon to forget, conceding the free-kick that led to West Brom’s equaliser, scoring an own goal to put Tony Pulis’ men in the lead, before being substituted himself just after half time with a calf injury.
Arsenal FC fans furious with Arteta, worried about Coquelin
The Gunners’ supporters were understandably angry with the performance of their captain, and took to Twitter to vent their frustration. Much of that was probably fuelled by the worry caused by the Coquelin injury — the French midfielder is crucial to Arsenal FC and another injury in the midfield positions is the last thing Wenger’s side needed.
Arteta literally can’t play for more than 30 minutes without getting injured. Ridiculous. Miles of being fit enough for a footballer
a Oli Price-Bates (@OliPriceBates) November 21, 2015
Arteta was subbed on, Gave the fowl that leaded to the 1st WBA goal then Scored their 2nd & then Went off injured a great Captains cameo ?Y??
a AFC GLEN (@AFC_GLEN) November 21, 2015
It has reached a point where Flamini is now better than Arteta. That’s how bad it is lads.
a Danny Welbeck (@WelBeast) November 21, 2015
Mikel Arteta is a joke of a player now. Cost both goals and lasted 30 minutes.
a Arsenal News (@__arsenalnews_) November 21, 2015
Time to send Arteta back to the Tele Shopping Network from where he was purchased.
a Sidim San (@sidin) November 21, 2015
Arteta should be sold at Half time
a H wY uD in (@Youteecrush) November 21, 2015
Still can’t believe Mikel Arteta is our club captain.
a Arsenal News (@__arsenalnews_) November 21, 2015
Oh for God’s sake. Arteta shouldn’t even be playing. #afc
a Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) November 21, 2015
Arsenal Fan TV should be a laugh tonight. Arteta ?Y? Y? Y? https://t.co/yCZBktJpWk
a Harry Charalambousas? (@TransitionTHFC) November 21, 2015
If you found washed in the dictionary, Mikel Arteta would be used as an example https://t.co/H7nFjQw7DO .
a Mohamed Mohamed (@MoeSquare) November 21, 2015
Better midfielders than Arteta right now : pic.twitter.com/wvU0s5qZO9
a The Banter Era Pt.2 (@Henryesque) November 21, 2015
Coquelin injured. May the Gods be with us.
a Sam (@samuelJayC) November 21, 2015
Francis Coquelin off injured in the first-half. Same old story at #Arsenal… https://t.co/nZe9r0Mcru
a Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) November 21, 2015
Coquelin has gone off injured. Arsenal fans react. pic.twitter.com/GFwmpeZ3YZ
a Paddy Power (@paddypower) November 21, 2015