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‘Spot on’: Some Arsenal fans praise ‘legend’ for response to European Super League announcement

Dylan Walsh

Mon 19 April 2021 8:45, UK

Arsenal supporters have praised Ian Wright following his response to the news last night that the Gunners would be one of the 12 teams competing in a European Super League.

News broke yesterday that Arsenal, along with the rest of the ‘Big Six’ in the Premier League as well as the likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus, had all signed up to participate in a breakaway European Super League separated from the UEFA Champions League, which could have major ramifications should the proposed tournament go ahead.

Footballing bodies and government around the continent have condemned the planned competitions as , and Wright took to Twitter to voice his disagreement with the club on their decision to compete in a European Super League, which could see Arsenal be kicked out of both UEFA competitions and the Premier League next season.

Arsenal fans were fully behind Wright in his criticism of the club, and here’s what some had to say on Twitter…

Spot on, Ian.

— Simon Harrow (@simonjh)

Yes wrighty! You have your dignity!

— Luiz enthusiast (@mesinelli)

Thanks for speaking up against it, Legend! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

— Alexia 🌺🌈 (@Alexiamazing)

Glad to see one of the best legends of the game come out and say this. This is the only way we have a chance to stop this.

— YS (@afcyasin)

Big Up Wrighty. Legend forever

— A_Bing (@Predict22269532)

Well said Wrighty

— Mark Porter (@marksporter)

Yes wrighty!

— Rachel #KroenkeOut (@rachelfeueer)

Let them know

— ₱📸 (@TheAsgardian)

Arsenal are currently still in the UEFA Europa League after progressing to the semi-finals following 4-0 win over Slavia Prague.