Arsenal legend Ian Wright slams under-pressure Emery after Arsenal boss claims ‘we didn’t deserve to lose’ at Sheff Utd

ARSENAL legend Ian Wright has slammed Unai Emery’s suggestion that his toothless side “didn’t deserve to lose” at newly-promoted Sheffield United. The Gunners fell 1-0 to Chris Wilder’s Blades, appearing to be out-fought and Emery out-thought by their dogged opponents. But despite Arsenal’s awful display, Emery told Sky Sports after the game: “We did not […]

ARSENAL legend Ian Wright has slammed Unai Emery’s suggestion that his toothless side “didn’t deserve to lose” at newly-promoted Sheffield United.

The Gunners fell 1-0 to Chris Wilder’s Blades, appearing to be out-fought and Emery out-thought by their dogged opponents.

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But despite Arsenal’s awful display, Emery told Sky Sports after the game: “We did not deserve to lose and we conceded a lot of corners in the first half and they scored in one action.

“Above all, we have to improve by not allowing balls like that. When we have our opportunities to attack, we created more chances than them but did not score today.

“We deserved more from the game but they have conceded the least goals in the Premier League and it was going to be difficult if they scored first. We tried in the second half, created three good chances to score.”

Highbury legend Ian Wright was having none of it, however, and tweeted: “He really said “we didn’t deserve to lose”!!!!!! kmt”.

Despite having not won away since the opening day, Arsenal sit just two points behind Chelsea, with the Blues currently occupying the fourth Champions League spot.

Many Gunners fans, however, agreed with Wright and responded angrily.

One replied: “Ian, Sheffield United show you what a difference a good manager makes. They are well organised and every player knows what they are doing and stick to it. That’d be nice wouldn’t it?!?”

While another said: “He is clueless at times, we need Ozil in the team, far better with him in it.”

Another agreed: “Yes wright. U need to speak my legend. Bring ozil back man. Let’s do this. Too much this struggle.”

The often maligned Mesut Ozil was again absent for Arsenal’s latest setback, despite Emery repeatedly saying that he has not shut the door on the German playmaker returning to the first team.

But the 31-year-old has played just 142 minutes this season – despite occasions like this in which his team-mates have struggled to break teams down.

Arsenal next host Vitoria on Thursday night before a clash with Crystal Palace at the Emirates on Sunday.

It was in this fixture last season that Emery’s side crucially slipped up in their unsuccessful battle for a top-four place in the league.

And Roy Hodgson’s side should provide another stubborn test for Arsenal’s under pressure manager.