On paper, Arsenal's dramatic last-minute draw against relegation-threatened Wolves should not be a cause for major alarm. The Gunners remain two points clear at the top of the Premier League, even if Manchester City win their game in hand, and many argue that Mikel Arteta's squad is the strongest in the division.
The Psychological Weight of Past Failures
In theory, conceding two points to a team fighting against the drop should not derail Arsenal's season. However, the psychological impact of losing two of the last three title races to Manchester City from commanding positions looms large. Wednesday night's result at Molineux has crystallised the deepest fears of Arsenal fans about another potential collapse.
Chaotic Finale and Fan Outrage
The match ended in turmoil when 19-year-old substitute Tom Edozie equalised for Wolves in the fourth minute of added time. This triggered a furious reaction on the pitch, with Gabriel Jesus clashing with Wolves defender Yerson Mosquera to spark a wild melee at the final whistle. This anger quickly spread to the stands and beyond, as supporters voiced their frustration at what they perceived as a catastrophic failure.
AFTV presenter Lee Judges delivered a stinging critique after the game, fuming: "I love Mikel but today you have now got to look at yourself. We were 2-0 up and you have to have a little bit more b****cks about yourself and go for games instead of sitting back against Wolves who are bottom of the league and relegated."
Viral Reactions and Blame Game
Viral Arsenal Fan TV star Taiwo Ogunlabi, known as Ty, was spotted in Wolverhampton attempting to fend off heckling Wolves fans, who chanted "He's going to cry in a minute" in his direction. After retorting about their relegation plight, Ty charged towards the group before being restrained by a companion.
Some fans bizarrely blamed external factors, with one citing wind gusts of up to 36 miles per hour. This prompted amusement online, with many recalling a nine-year-old video of Ty blaming a defeat to Watford on rainy conditions. Robbie Lyle of AFTV, who was at Molineux, expressed his disillusionment: "The trust that I had, the trust that a lot of fans had, that trust is now gone."
Broader Discontent and Commercial Criticism
Another fan told AFTV: "I can't stand to look at these players. They genuinely make me sick. We're talking about probably the worst team the Premier League has ever seen. Why am I seeing Wolves putting up more of a fight knowing they're gone? That is a disgusting, disgraceful performance."
Discontent extended to the club's commercial activities, with fan @DarrenArsenal1 criticising Arsenal for marketing new adidas training gear amidst the poor result, writing: "Everytime they do this. End the day fuming on prices/etc. Then they announce a new range. Its magnificent. Buy them. We all just go round in circles."
This sentiment underscores a growing belief among some that the team has "believed their own hype," as one fan put it, leading to complacency at a critical juncture in the title race.
