Fans have taken to social media to share their reactions after a viral moment between Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and set-piece coach Nicolas Jover sparked speculation about tension between the two.
The incident occurred during Tuesday night’s Champions League semi-final first-leg clash at the Emirates Stadium, where Arsenal faced Paris Saint-Germain. The Gunners fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat after Ousmane Dembele scored early in the 4th minute.
Late in the match, a clip surfaced showing Jover attempting to confront the fourth official following a controversial free-kick decision in PSG’s favor after a challenge on Gianluigi Donnarumma. Arteta was seen stepping in and pushing Jover away, a move that quickly went viral online.
According to Football London, the exchange appeared to show Arteta dismissing Jover’s protest, leading to a wave of speculation among fans.
One fan posted, “First they leaked Jover told Rice not to score against Madrid, now Arteta embarrasses him on live TV. Something’s not right.” Another commented, “Arteta just sent Jover back to the bench.” Additional reactions ranged from criticism of Jover’s conduct to humorous takes on the incident.
After the match, Arteta remained confident despite the defeat, stating: “It’s just half-time. We go to Paris to win, and I fully believe we can do it.”
Arsenal return to Premier League action on Saturday against Bournemouth before heading to Paris for the decisive second leg.