Ian Wright Condemns Arsene Wenger's Act For Playing Nigeria's Alex Iwobi against Chelsea

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger should have taken a stronger stance on Alex Iwobi and not played him at Chelsea after his off-the-field antics, according to Ian Wright.

Iwobi is alleged to have attended a party less than 48 hours before Sunday’s FA Cup third-round tie at Nottingham Forest, which the Gunners lost 4-2.

Despite confirming Iwobi would be fined if it was proven he attended the party, and describing his behaviour as “unacceptable”, Wenger still selected the Nigeria international for Wednesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final draw with Chelsea.

Gunners legend Wright believes Wenger’s handling of the situation is a sign of unrest behind the scenes at his former club.

“For a youngster to do that says to me that there is something wrong in the dressing room,” he told The Debate.

“You can’t have a youngster feeling like he can do that and still play. Arsene Wenger should have had a stronger stance on this one. READ MORE