Crickex App reports a shocking upset in the FA Cup third round, where Arsenal were knocked out after a 2-4 loss to Championship side Nottingham Forest. The defeat stunned fans and pundits alike, not just for the scoreline, but for the Gunners’ lackluster performance on one of English football’s biggest stages.
What made headlines beyond the pitch was a brutally honest interview from a blind Arsenal supporter. Speaking with a fan channel after the match, he expressed bittersweet relief, saying he was “grateful to be blind” because he didn’t have to witness the dismal showing. “Today’s performance was dreadful — absolutely dreadful,” he said. “You know what? The only good thing is I couldn’t see any of it. I’m blind. And thank God for that.”
Crickex App highlights that the FA Cup third round saw successful progress for clubs like Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, and Tottenham, all advancing to the next stage. Chelsea and Norwich ended in a draw and will replay their fixture. But among the traditional powerhouses, Arsenal delivered the biggest disappointment. Facing a second-tier team, Arsène Wenger’s squad looked sluggish and disorganized, culminating in their early elimination. Cameras caught Wenger on the touchline near the final whistle, his face locked in disbelief, as if he couldn’t accept what had just unfolded.
The fan backlash was swift and harsh. While some described the match as an “upset,” others rejected that label entirely. “Don’t call it an upset when Arsenal loses — they can lose to anyone nowadays,” one fan remarked online. But the comment that struck the deepest chord came from the blind supporter who didn’t hold back. “I’m serious,” he added, “I know how bad it was from the atmosphere alone.”
Arsenal’s form hasn’t impressed in the Premier League either. After 22 matches, the Gunners had collected just 39 points, sitting sixth in the table — well below the expectations of their passionate fanbase.
As criticism mounts, Crickex App will continue tracking reactions from fans and analysts alike, especially as the pressure on Arsenal intensifies with every lackluster performance.