MIKEL ARTETA did not shy away from making ruthless decisions during Arsenal’s 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth.
Jakub Kiwior came on as a sub for the Gunners, when they went down to 10 men in the first half at the Vitality stadium, as Raheem Sterling made way.
But, following a disastrous error, the Polish defender was subbed off late on in the second half with North London giants chasing the game.
The moment came after a poor back pass by Kiwior was intercepted by Evanilson.
The Brazilian collided with David Raya, prompting referee Rob Jones to immediately point to the spot.
Up stepped Justin Kluivert who sealed a famous victory for the Cherries.
However, the mistake and second goal forced Arteta into making another change.
Sub Kiwior made way just 44 minutes after coming on and was replaced by Gabriel Jesus in the 81st minute.
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Online, fans sides with Arteta’s decision – writing Kiwior should never play for the club again.
One wrote: “Kiwior subbed in and then subbed out, kid is never playing for Arteta again.”
A second shared: “Kiwior never seeing the first team action. His time at Arsenal is done.”
While a third added: “Kiwior should never play for us again btw.”
Jesus was part of a double substitution for Arteta’s side, as he joined wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri on the pitch who came came on for Mikel Merino.
Arsenal signed Kiwior in 2023 from Spezia in Italy for a fee of £20million.
However, he has struggled for first team football and found himself on the fringes of the first team.
Reports in the summer saw Kiwior linked with a return to Serie A, however offers were said to have been rebuffed.
