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‘Just go to Liverpool’: Some fans think their player is leaving after manager’s decision

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Arsenal supporters think reported Liverpool target Folarin Balogun is leaving after he was left out of their FA Cup squad that faced Newcastle on Saturday.

Mikel Arteta opted to leave the linked-away striker from his matchday 18, with Liverpool seemingly sniffing around for his signature.

The Athletic have previously reported that Liverpool want to sign the Arsenal academy product, as they feel he could be a player for the future.

With those rumours swirling around, those supporters from North London feel it’s now time up for Balogun at the Emirates Stadium.

Usually, managers make changes for FA Cup ties, and Arteta was no different here, yet no place for Balogun even with back-up players getting opportunities.

Nonetheless, given Liverpool’s reported interest, it will be interesting to see how they react to such news and whether or not they will put their foot on the accelerator

Whilst a number of Arsenal academy product thrive – Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith-Rowe – Balogun is still trying to find his feet.

Here is a selection of Arsenal fans reacting to the Balogun decision on Saturday amid the reported interest from the likes of Liverpool: