Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has triggered major controversy after his comments on Arsenal FC winning the Premier League title this season.
Arsenal were officially crowned champions after Manchester City dropped points in a 1-1 draw against AFC Bournemouth, ending the North London club’s 22-year wait for league glory.
While Arsenal supporters celebrated a historic achievement, Evra’s reaction quickly grabbed attention on social media.
According to a viral post shared online, the former France international said: “I don’t know how much they’ve paid the officials, but we can all see the trophy is being handed to them, not earned.”
The statement immediately sparked debate among football fans, with many Arsenal supporters strongly criticising Evra’s remarks. Several fans described the comments as disrespectful toward a team that had shown consistency and quality throughout the season.
Others defended Evra, claiming his words reflected frustration from rival supporters after Arsenal finally ended their title drought.
Mikel Arteta’s side have received praise across Europe for their performances this campaign. Arsenal combined strong defending with attacking football and maintained pressure on Manchester City for most of the season before eventually securing the title.