Arsenal fans have publicly called out Gary Neville for what they perceive as hypocrisy following their Premier League clash against Sunderland. The match ended in a 2-0 win for the Gunners, but it was a late incident involving Bruno Guimaraes that sparked the ire of the supporters.
During the closing stages, Guimaraes suffered an injury and struggled to get back on his feet. In a controversial move, Sunderland players rushed towards him and attempted to force him off the pitch.
Fans quickly drew parallels to a January fixture against Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium, where Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli was seen helping an injured Conor Bradley. In an explosive moment on Sky Sports, Neville lambasted Martinelli’s actions as "a complete disgrace," questioning why Liverpool players didn’t deal with the Brazilian more firmly. Bradley was later diagnosed with a serious knee injury.
Arsenal supporters shared archived quotes from Neville alongside recent footage from Sunderland, urging the former Manchester United defender to maintain the same level of scrutiny:
"Keep that same energy, Gary Neville. Don’t shy away from applying that same logic when it comes to Arsenal."
Ironically, Guimaraes avoided any serious injury. The Brazilian substitute made an impactful appearance, scoring the decisive goal to secure three points for the capital club.
