A supporter confronted Samir Nasri in the Emirates Stadium press box as Arsenal played title rivals Manchester City, with the former star having played for both clubs
Samir Nasri was confronted at Arsenal’s clash with Manchester City
A fan has been thrown out of Arsenal’s clash with Manchester City after squaring up to former star Samir Nasri in the press box.
Nasri played for both clubs during his career in the Premier League and was attending Sunday’s game as a pundit. The Frenchman was confronted in the press box by a fan shouting verbal abuse, according to talkSPORT, as the incident played out live on air.
“There’s a supporter who was bellowing in his face at this moment in time. It’s a bit unnecessary from him getting involved with Nasri who’s just trying to do his job,” commentator Sam Matterface said.
“Nasri is just standing there being barracked by the supporter, there should be more stewards around here making sure it doesn’t happen.”
Matterface’s co-commentator and former Gunners star Perry Groves added: “This is where the press set-up is not the best. The security have to get the fan out. There’s a couple of Arsenal fans, and it pains me to say it, who have disgraced themselves.”
The radio station further reported that Nasri looked ‘really shaken’ after the incident, with the supporter also seen throwing punches at his fellow fans as he was removed from the Emirates Stadium. Fortunately, Nasri was later seen taking selfies with other Gunners fans after the incident had been dealt with.
Former France star Nasri played for the Gunners for three years after his arrival in 2008. He then made a controversial move to City in 2011, winning two Premier League titles, before eventually retiring after a stint at Anderlecht in 2020.
