‘Shame on them’ – Arsenal fans SLATED after huge number leave early and miss incredible late comeback vs Southampton
ARSENAL fans turned on “disgraceful” fellow supporters for leaving early in the astonishing 3-3 comeback draw with Southampton.
Many home followers departed before Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka netted on 88 and 90 minutes – let alone the nine minutes of pulsating stoppage time.
Some streamed back as Premier League leaders Arsenal could only move five points clear of Manchester City, who have two games in hand.
But amid a thrilling night fans vented their anger on social media.
One said: “This is why you never ever leave the stadium. Shame on them Arsenal fans who left.”
Another wrote: “The Arsenal fans that left their seat should be made to leave…. disgraceful! I see most of them are back now.”
A third put it even more strongly.
He posted: “How the f**k do you leave the ground on the 85th minute. Arsenal fans are ridiculous.”
And the supporters scrambling back were labelled “clowns”.
Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville noticed the increasing spaces in the crowd towards the end after Southampton went 3-1 up on 66 minutes.
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The Manchester United legend said: “Those Arsenal fans are beginning to exit. Quite a few empty seats.
As the comeback looked to be on, Nev quipped: “Those fans who left might just be finding their way back to their seats.”
In the end those supporters will certainly regret Sak-ing off – as their star performer Bukayo sealed a rousing revival.
Arsenal keeper Aaron Ramsdale’s blunder had gifted Carlos Alcaraz an opener inside 27 seconds before the Saints midfielder teed up ex-Gunner Theo Walcott for a fine second 13 minutes later.
Gabriel Martinelli soon volleyed a reply but all the home pressure seemingly went to waste when unmarked Duje Caleta-Car headed home at a corner to make it 3-1.
But Odegaard’s lethal left-footer and Saka’s rebound effort following a shot by lively sub Reiss Nelson rescued a draw.