Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has criticised Arsenal fans for the lack of respect they showed Theo Walcott during Friday's 3-3 draw against Southampton.
Walcott, who spent 12 years with the north Londoners, put the Saints 2-0 up early on at the Emirates Stadium but refused to celebrate as a sign of respect for his old team, something that the supporters didn't reciprocate according to Ferdinand. Speaking on his FIVE YouTube Channel, the former United defender said: “Southampton bottom of the table and Theo Walcott comes back and says 'listen, I am going to slap up my old team again, they can’t deal with me.'
"You lot were dissing Walcott. All of sudden, he comes back and says 'listen, remember my name and respect what I did for the club. I am going to have to show you now.'
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"He comes there and gives you a little taste. You lot scrape it back. Brilliant. Young team. Arteta is right. I love to see the spirit. But again, it’s another two points dropped."
That result means Arsenal are now just five points ahead of second-placed Manchester City in the current Premier League standings, with Pep Guardiola's side having the advantage given they have two games in hand on their title rivals. To make matters even more interesting, City host the Gunners to the Etihad Stadium in what looks to be a mouthwatering potential title decider.
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