John Obi Mikel Arsenal Criticism Bournemouth intensifies as the former Chelsea star slams Arsenal players after their shock defeat to Bournemouth

Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has launched a strong criticism of Arsenal players following their Premier League defeat to Bournemouth at the weekend.

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John Obi Mikel, speaking on his Obi One podcast, expressed disappointment with what he described as a lacklustre performance from the Arsenal squad during the match at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal suffered a surprise setback after goals from Alex Scott and Eli Junior Kroupi secured a shock victory for Bournemouth, dealing a blow to the Premier League leaders’ momentum.

John said Arsenal players failed to rise to the occasion despite strong backing from supporters, insisting that the pressure appeared to affect their performance on the pitch.

“The fans showed up, but the Arsenal players failed to show up,” John Obi Mikel said, adding that several players appeared to avoid responsibility during the game.

He further suggested that the team’s struggles became more visible as the match progressed, claiming that confidence issues contributed to their underwhelming display.

The comments come at a crucial point in Arsenal’s season, with the club preparing for a UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg against Sporting CP before a high-profile Premier League clash with Manchester City.

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The defeat has intensified scrutiny on Mikel Arteta’s side as they aim to maintain their position at the top of the table during a decisive run of fixtures.