Arsenal stars fear fan war after clapping supporters following shambolic drubbing at Crystal Palace


ARSENAL stars fear they have started a war with their fans after clapping them following the 3-0 defeat at Crystal Palace.

Furious Gunners’ supporters hurled abuse at the players when they walked over to show their appreciation after Monday’s mauling.

Angry Arsenal fans vented their fury at their side after the shambolic defeat at Crystal Palace
Angry Arsenal fans vented their fury at their side after the shambolic defeat at Crystal Palace
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They sang “you’re not fit to wear the shirt” before directing anger at Alexis Sanchez, Hector Bellerin and Mesut Ozil at the final whistle.


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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who came on as a sub, was seen consoling team-mates as he led them away.

One dressing-room source said: “It was like a war zone at the final whistle and nobody knows where they stand any more.

“Some players went over out of respect for the travelling fans but they were furious with the performance.”

Arsenal’s players were also subjected to abuse when they boarded the team bus outside Selhurst Park.

Alexis Sanchez was one of the targets of abuse for the travelling Arsenal fans
Alexis Sanchez was one of the targets of abuse for the travelling Arsenal fans
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The angry scenes followed the Gunners' 3-0 thrashing at Crystal Palace on Monday
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Tensions have been rising for weeks amongst the Arsenal supporters as Arsene Wengers future is still up in the air
Tensions have been rising for weeks amongst the Arsenal supporters as Arsene Wenger's future is still up in the air
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Now they fear it will carry over into their next match on Monday.

The Gunners travel to Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium for a crunch Premier League clash for both sides.

 

 


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