{
  "id": 2509570,
  "title": "EPL: ‘I feel sad’ – Ian Wright slams Arsenal, Arteta after 3-0 win over Coventry City",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/epl-i-feel-sad-ian-wright-slams-arsenal-arteta-after-3-0-win-over",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T05:30:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/22/epl-i-feel-sad-ian-wright-slams-arsenal-arteta-after-3-0-win-over-coventry-city/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Arsenal star Ian Wright has voiced his displeasure with the club and manager Mikel Arteta following their 3-0 win over Coventry City. Wright's comments come after Brazilian winger Gabriel Martinelli was left out of the squad for the match, sparking Wright's discontent. The 25-year-old, who has only a year left on his contract, was also absent from Arsenal's lineup in their Community Shield victory against Manchester City the previous weekend.\n\nWright expressed his concerns about Martinelli's treatment on Sky Sports, stating that his exclusion from the squad and lack of communication about his future has left him feeling uncomfortable. He questioned whether there is an intention for Martinelli to leave the club and emphasized that there should be a respectful approach to facilitating his potential departure, taking into consideration his preferences.\n\nWright also highlighted the importance of respecting Martinelli's one-year remaining contract, arguing that he has given enough to the team to be treated with more respect. The pundit suggested that Arsenal has received an offer of £38 million for Martinelli from Turkish side Galatasaray, but the player has rejected the move.",
  "summary": "Arsenal legend, Ian Wright has expressed his discontent with Arsenal and Mikel Arteta over their treatment of Gabriel Martinelli after the Brazilian was excluded from the squad for the 3-0 victory against Coventry City on Friday night. Arsenal kicked off their new Premier League season in ideal fashion, with goals from Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and Martin […] EPL: ‘I feel sad’ – Ian Wright slams…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}