What do Yannick Bolasie and Rachel Riley have in common?
You’ve got a Congolese professional footballer and a television presenter/maths whizz from Essex so you’d imagine that common ground would be rather difficult to find but you’d be wrong.
Because both absolutely loved watching Arsenal get hammered by Crystal Palace on Monday night.
The Gunners completely capitulated at Selhurst Park as Sam Allardyce masterminded a 3-0 victory, which could have been even more comprehensive as Palace enjoyed the lion’s share of chances.
The likes of Wilfried Zaha, Andros Townsend and Christian Benteke played out of their skin as they condemned Arsenal to their fourth consecutive away defeat.
Arsene Wenger cut a forlorn figure after the game as it set in that a place in the top four looks increasingly unlikely for his side.
The loss was a humiliating one for Wenger and his players while rival supporters lapped it up.
But Everton winger Bolasie and Countdown fan-favourite Riley weren’t the only ones who couldn’t believe how very bad Arsenal were on Monday as everyone from football experts to former players slated the performance.
Arsenal fan tv 📺 for me tonight 👀🍿
— Yannick Bolasie (@YannickBolasie) April 10, 2017
Oh dear! Late to the match after Countdown filming, Arsenal have really Arsenalled this up haven’t they
— Rachel Riley MBE 💙 (@RachelRileyRR) April 10, 2017
It's mad how many of these Arsenal players can't head a ball.
— Tony Barrett (@TonyBarrett) April 10, 2017
https://twitter.com/IanWright0/status/851539534714163201
No leaders, no heart, no passion, no desire, no clue… and losing 3-0 to Palace. This team is a disgrace to the Arsenal shirt. #WengerOUT
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) April 10, 2017
Surely they have some shooting during the week at Arsenal? What do you say @piersmorgan?
— John Arne Riise (@JARiiseOfficial) April 10, 2017
Surely Wenger just needs time…
— Max Rushden 💛🖤 (@maxrushden) April 10, 2017
Can't see Arsene Wenger announcing his new contract this week.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) April 10, 2017
Sakho been outstanding, the exact opposite to Arsenal CB's.
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) April 10, 2017
https://twitter.com/StanCollymore/status/851531945381167104
