Arsenal fans demand the sale of a star after defeat to Man City

Arsenal fans have exhausted their patience with a player after the defeat to Manchester City in a decisive fixture for the Premier League championship.

Arsenal traveled to Manchester with a record of no wins at this opponent's ground since 2015. The situation became even more difficult when Rayan Cherki continued his impressive form by scoring the opening goal after a clever maneuver inside the penalty area.

However, Mikel Arteta's squad quickly received an opportunity to get back into the game. A mistake by goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma allowed Kai Havertz to seize the moment and equalize, much to the disappointment of manager Pep Guardiola.

Nevertheless, Manchester City still knew how to decide the match. After more than an hour of play, Erling Haaland scored the decisive goal, thereby increasing pressure on the league leaders as the season enters its final few rounds. If they defeat Burnley early on April 23 (Vietnam time), Manchester City will overtake Arsenal in the standings.

Arsenal have waited 22 years to reclaim the Premier League title, but after this defeat, many fans seem to have lost faith in captain Martin Odegaard. Numerous opinions suggest the Norwegian midfielder should be sold, regardless of whether Arsenal win the championship or not.

Odegaard's performance against Manchester City was heavily criticized. Since the start of the season, he has only scored one goal and provided five assists in a campaign affected by injury. This leads many to believe Arsenal need a new option in midfield for next season.

One fan wrote: "If Arteta leaves in the summer, I believe Odegaard should also depart. It's time for a change."

Another commented: "There's no way Odegaard won't be sold this summer."

A different opinion stated: "Odegaard must leave Arsenal this summer; the club needs something different."

Another supporter concluded: "I appreciate what Odegaard has done for the club, but he is no longer himself."

Nevertheless, the role of the 27-year-old player remains very important to Arteta, evidenced by him being given the captain's armband. However, not everyone agrees.

Arsenal legend Tony Adams believes Declan Rice is the one deserving to wear the captain's armband. He said: "I think Declan is a true leader. He is an excellent player and captain. I've always felt Declan Rice should be Arsenal's captain."