Samir Nasri has been criticised by Arsenal fans after his comments after lifting the Premier League trophy.
“People at Arsenal tried to make out that I came here for the money, I hope they are watching me now, collecting my Premier League winner’s medal. I believe they have not won a trophy for many years now.”
Here are two opposing views to Nasri’s decision to rub it in…
He was entitled to do so
After his move to Manchester City, Samir Nasri became a figure of hate at Arsenal. Gooners could forgive Cesc Fabregas moving back to Barcelona, but were unwilling to do the same when he moved on. He will argue it was for the same reason, to have a better chance of winning trophies. Is Nasri really a money grabber as made out?
After all, it wasn’t like he was on a pittance at Arsenal. His argument was that he left to win trophies. He has one.
The flak he took when Arsenal beat them 1-0 clearly rattled him. Even Piers Morgan repeatedly belittled him, describing him as a mercenary.
Nasri did like Arsenal, but their fans have creating banners to slag him off, insulted him, why can’t he say something?
Nasri was in the Arsenal team which challenged for the title last year, sure they fell away at the end, but if he finds it amusing how the fans are celebrating third like it is a trophy, why shouldn’t he belittle them back.
This is his moment in the sun, footballers are human being with emotion too, if he wants to enjoy it and say ‘I told you so’, then why not?
He was stupid to do so
By choosing to rub his achievements in, Nasri has proved himself to be petulant, and small-minded.
The reason Arsenal are celebrating finishing third, is because the players they relied on last season, Nasri and Fabregas, departed them at the last minute, ruining their plans for the season.
To finish above where they did last season is an unexpected sign of progress and in the context of the club received, their achievement should not be diminished.
Nasri, had he kept silent on the whole saga, could have remained with a touch of dignity, but this ship has sailed.
He has only confirmed his status as a ‘figure of hate’ at the Emirates, and will be boo-ed louder than ever next season.
He should have enjoyed his moment, turned the other cheek, and let his medal speak for itself.
Was Nasri right to rub it in?
What is your verdict on Nasri’s comments?
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