Fans are not happy with Unai Emery for not introducing Nicolas Pepe into the game against Wolves
To say that the Arsenal faithful are unhappy is an understatement of massive proportions and their mood was certainly not lifted when Unai Emery did not utilise the clubs record signing yesterday.
Yesterday, Emery made three substitutions, Gabriel Martinelli came on in the 60th minute for Alexandre Lacazette. Bukayo Saka was swapped for Lucas Torreira on the 73rd minute. Then, with just three minutes left in regulation time when Arsenal are pushing for a winner, the manager brings off Kieran Tierney for Sead Kolasinac.
Bewildering, to say the least, and the fans were not impressed that Pepe was left kicking his heels on the bench.
Fans react
A quick check of Twitter and you get a taste of the reaction.
Emery is not making life for himself any easier with these decisions. Of course, fans do not pick the team but a sensible clear explanation of why the £72 Million signing was not used would have been helpful.
These are the sort of decisions that cost managers their jobs because it opens up questions about their judgement.
I personally do not understand the managers thinking on this. In fact, I have yet to find anyone give a coherent reason why Pepe was not brought into the game.