In a bizarre twist, some Arsenal fans have taken to social media to blame Nigerian artists Ayra Starr and Tems for the team’s defeat to West Ham.
Jarrod Bowen scored the only goal of the game as West Ham dealt Arsenal a huge title blow, winning 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium.
The two musicians were spotted attending the match at the Emirates Stadium.
While the actual reasons for Arsenal’s loss are likely to be more complex, some fans couldn’t help but jokingly attribute the team’s misfortune to the presence of the two Nigerian artists.
Ayra Starr and Tems, who are both prominent figures in the Nigerian music scene, were seen enjoying the match from the stands.
However, their presence seemed to have rubbed off on some Arsenal fans in the wrong way.
The backlash on social media was swift, with some fans humorously suggesting that the team’s defeat was a result of of having Ayra Starr and Tems in attendance.
“Na dem make us lose,” a user said.
Another user added, “Arsenal always be losing when a superstar comes to watch their games.”
“Home team players were distracted,” another user added
Despite the lighthearted nature of the criticism, it’s clear that Arsenal fans are still reeling from the team’s disappointing loss.
