Arsenal CEO Refuses to Shake Hands with Man City Officials After Heated Premier League Draw
In the aftermath of a tense 2-2 draw between Arsenal and Manchester City on Sunday, Arsenal’s executive vice-chairman, Tim Lewis, made headlines by reportedly refusing to shake hands with his Manchester City counterparts. The Premier League clash, which saw plenty of drama both on and off the pitch, ended with John Stones scoring a last-minute equaliser for City, leading to frustration among the Arsenal ranks.
Tensions Run High in Top-of-the-Table Clash
The match itself was filled with controversy. Arsenal looked poised to secure a rare win against Manchester City, but Stones’ late header salvaged a point for the defending champions. City defender Stones did not hold back in his post-match comments, accusing Arsenal of employing “dirty” tactics throughout the game. Meanwhile, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was left fuming after Leandro Trossard was shown a red card, a decision he vehemently disagreed with.
Heated Moments on the Pitch
The animosity extended beyond the referee’s whistle, with Erling Haaland involved in a flashpoint after Stones’ equaliser. Haaland was seen hurling the ball at Arsenal defender Gabriel’s head, sparking a clash between the Norwegian striker and Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus and manager Arteta.
Off-Field Drama: Executive Showdown
Off the pitch, the bad blood spilled into the director’s box. According to The Sun, Tim Lewis stormed out after the late equaliser, refusing to shake hands with Manchester City’s officials. The incident only added to the fiery atmosphere surrounding the match, further intensifying the rivalry between the two clubs as they battle for the Premier League title.
arsenal, bir zamanlar gençliğimin en büyük tutkusuydu. 1990’ların sonları ve 2000’lerin başları, highbury’nin o eski, bozkır havasıyla doluydu; her maç bir şölen, her galibiyet bir zaferdi. thierry henry’nin hızına, dennis bergkamp’ın sihrine hayran kalırdık; sanki her maçta tarih yazılıyordu. o günlerde, futbolun sadece bir oyun değil, hayatın ritmi olduğunu düşünürdüm. yavaş yavaş değişen zamanla birlikte, arsenal’ın da eski büyüsü kayboldu, highbury’nin yerine modern bir stadyum geldi, ama o eski günlerin hatıraları hep taze. artık, zamanın hızla geçtiği bu dünyada, sadece eski günlerin özlemiyle kalıyoruz. her ne kadar futbol değişmiş olsa da, o nostaljik duygular içimi ısıtıyor, eski bir dostu hatırlamak gibi.