Arsenal star Reiss Nelson has sent a two-word message to supporters following the disappointing 3-3 draw against Southampton. The Gunners found themselves 2-0 down early on after a mistake from Aaron Ramsdale gifted Carlos Alcaraz the opener, before former Arsenal star Theo Walcott doubled the Saints' lead.
Bukayo Saka set up Gabriel Martinelli to grab a goal back before half-time before Duje Caleta-Car restored Southampton's two-goal advantage. A late flurry from Mikel Arteta's side saw Martin Odegaard and Saka level the score up at 3-3 but they were unable to grab a winner.
The result means the Gunners have drawn their last three consecutive Premier League fixtures and sit just five points ahead of Manchester City at the top of the table. Arsenal travel to the Etihad Stadium hoping to take all three points from their crucial showdown against Pep Guardiola's side on Wednesday night.
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Many players fell to the floor following the disappointing result against the Saints last night as there was an overwhelming feeling that a huge opportunity was missed by the Gunners. Mikel Arteta had his hands on his head after a frantic end to the game as he cut a frustrated figure, knowing how much of a boost City will take from Arsenal dropping points again.
Reiss Nelson was brought on as a late substitute as Arteta rolled the dice in attempt to replicate their brilliant comeback win against Bournemouth earlier this season. Nelson scored the winner that day to send the Emirates Stadium wild but the Hale End graduate was unable to do the same on Friday evening.
Nelson has since sent a two-word message of support to fans on social media after the 3-3 draw against Ruben Selles' side. The 23-year-old posted a picture of him applauding fans after the game with the message: “Keep believing *butterfly emoji*."
It's clear the players are not giving up on the Premier League title despite some difficult moments in recent weeks as they now prepare to face City in a crucial clash on Wednesday.
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