Arsenal’s season 2020/2021 was a complete disaster.
Their eighth place made them miss European football for the first time in 26 years and it was far from the only embarrassment. Unai Emery, a man they killed a few months earlier, masterminded their Europa League exit at the hands of Villarreal and things were also a mess off the pitch.
It was the cruel execution of Gunnersaurus, the Super League debacle and the subsequent, weak apology issued by the Kroenke family.
Yet it is all earlier now. On their way into their virgin game before the 2021/2022 season against Hibernian, Gunners fans would have been hopeful of starting a new, less depressing era in the club’s history.
However, that optimism soon disappeared when they saw this clip appear on their Twitter timeline.
Arsenal’s first summer friendliness will not plan? pic.twitter.com/lOrKEqlzyw
– ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 13, 2021
The comeback from Cedric Soares was bad but the subsequent attempt to deal with it by Arthur Okonkwo was much worse.
Martin Boyle will never score an easier goal and rival fans will never have an easier way to mock the Gunners.
Episode 1 of All or Nothing Arsenal after losing to Hibernian during the season pic.twitter.com/LNSstHVqJH
– ً (@JacobTHFC_) July 13, 2021
The producer knows all or nothing that he will become a millionaire for this Arsenal doc pic.twitter.com/LLEysOR44f
– chef ?? (@chief_afc) July 13, 2021
Arsenal’s All or Nothing documentary will begin with a loss for Hibernian before the season even begins pic.twitter.com/vTa5Ydp8k0
– Geo ?? (@CFCGeoo) July 13, 2021
Countless missed chances, defensive errors that led to goals and a missed penalty to start. Arsenal: All or nothing starts well.
– Patrick Timmons (@ PatrickTimmons1) July 13, 2021
It soon got even worse for Arsenal as well. After failing to level things up before the break, Hibs managed to net again. This time, Daniel MacKay was the scorer, on his way home from a corner.
Check out the hashtags #ArtetaOut …
**** Euro is over, I can not wait to see Arsenal play **** ???? # ArtetaOut https://t.co/WNvIAM7sPN
– OrganizedMessFC (@BrutallyGooner) July 13, 2021
#ArtetaOut trends from a left before the season you know, I’m crying. Arsenal fans are really tired?
– ٗ (@LosoLFC) July 13, 2021
Half time. Artetasexuals is getting ready to say “imagine getting annoyed for the season” as if we are not playing this shit in the league.
– The man without a name. #ArtetaOut #FuckTheProcess (@ NamelessOne75) July 13, 2021
Why trends #ArtetaOut when Arsenal are literally top of the league ??? pic.twitter.com/k8D0LWFmga
– Adil (@ axnz14) July 13, 2021
59 minutes into the pre season and #ArtetaOut trends ???
Ladies and gentlemen, Arsenal are back
– Bukayo Marcus Sancho ✊? (@TroopzAFC) July 13, 2021
Ladies and gentlemen, Arsenal are back … pic.twitter.com/uT2WaXeSRH
– Chris Davison (@cdavison_afc) July 13, 2021
Surely it can only be improved from here, right? Wrong.
Fans got a brief glimmer of hope when Nicolas Pepe won a penalty … just to save it.
Pepe is taken down in the box and we get a penalty …
But Nico’s spot-kick is saved. # HIBARS? ⚪️ 2-0? (73)
– Arsenal (@Arsenal) 13 July 2021
Penalty against Arsenal – AND KEVIN SAVES IT! ? @ Dabrowsky1 goes the right way to deny Nicolas Pépé from the place.
It stays 2⃣-0⃣!
– Hibernian Football Club (@HibernianFC) July 13, 2021
Pépé missed his penalty to show his support for Saka, enormous respect. ❤️
– James. (@afcjxmes) July 13, 2021
ppl posted pépé points after Saka missed his in the euro final ….
– Weezy ™ (@ B4NKAl) July 13, 2021
Pepe misses punishment ?? pic.twitter.com/h86roCpL96
– iEfo FiLeY ??? (@efo_phil) July 13, 2021
Pepe pen that costs us a crucial point in the top 4 race pic.twitter.com/OH6LcsZ8b5
-. (@AFCKieran_) July 13, 2021
Eurofinal: Saka misses a pen. A day later: Pepe was missing a pen. SIGNS OF SAFE TIMES? #ArtetaOut
– Raymond (@Jigaman_JOE) July 13, 2021
Last season, Emile Smith Rowe’s emergence was a rare source of joy for the Gunners and once again he offered fans some comfort and volleyed home on the back post at the end.
However, that was not enough with the Hibs, who finished 37 points behind the Scottish champions Rangers last season and were on a 2-1 victory.
It was another bitter blow for Arteta’s defenders.
Rival fans trying to trigger Arsenal fans. pic.twitter.com/pULP8sceck
– J? (@JazsenA) July 13, 2021
Some thoughts on Arsenal’s defeat against Hibs tonight.
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– arblog (@arblog) July 13, 2021
Sort the contract. @arsenal pic.twitter.com/OgJU0zE1CO
– evan》 (@afcevan) July 13, 2021
I’m not so upset about the result but please announce a signing or two to lighten the mood regardless of @Arsenal.
– Patrick Timmons (@ PatrickTimmons1) July 13, 2021
We’ve all missed you @ Arsenal, thank you for not being disappointed.
– Mod (@CFCMod_) July 13, 2021
Just a reminder that Arsenal were selected in the European Super League
Football Facts That Must Be Entered (@FTballFacts) July 13, 2021
