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The former Senator has called for the Arsenal boss to be sacked immediately
Arsenal’s recent 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United has amplified frustration among fans, with Nigerian politician and former Senator Dino Melaye openly blaming manager Mikel Arteta for the club’s struggles.
Arsenal, now winless in three matches, sits outside the top four and faces demanding upcoming fixtures, and Melaye, a known Gunners supporter, called for Arteta’s departure.
Frustration mounts as Arsenal’s form slips
Arsenal’s Arteta voiced his disappointment following the defeat, acknowledging the team’s inability to respond effectively to Newcastle’s game plan.
Despite dominating possession, Arsenal produced only one shot on target, with Alexander Isak’s first-half goal proving decisive.
“We didn’t find enough answers to a lot of the questions and situations that you have to resolve better. So I’m very frustrated,” Arteta told TNT Sports post-match.
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With only one point from their last three games, Arsenal fans are growing restless, but Arteta promised to motivate his squad ahead of crucial games against Inter Milan and Chelsea.
Nigerian politician Dino Melaye demands Arteta’s exit
Expressing his dissatisfaction with Arteta’s tactics, former Nigerian Senator Dino Melaye posted a video on social media, blaming Arteta for Arsenal’s struggles.
In the video, Melaye, a known Gunners fan, donned an Arsenal jersey and passionately sang about the Spanish manager’s alleged failures, insisting that Arteta’s exit would benefit the club.
His criticism mirrors the frustrations of other fans who feel Arsenal’s defensive style under Arteta is holding the team back, with concerns growing about their position outside the top four.
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Whether Arteta can rally his squad and reignite Arsenal’s season remains to be seen, but with mounting pressure from fans and public figures, the next few games could be crucial for his tenure at the club.
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