EPL: "You've Ruined the Premier League!" - O'Hara Lashes Out at Arsenal

Former Tottenham Hotspur player, Jamie O’Hara, has criticized Arsenal, labeling Mikel Arteta’s team as dull.

He stated that the north London club's dependence on set-pieces has ‘ruined the Premier League.’

Arsenal currently leads other teams in the Premier League with a three-point advantage, sitting in second place behind Manchester City.

The only defeat Arsenal has faced this season was against Liverpool, which occurred due to a dramatic late free-kick from Dominik Szoboszlai.

Last weekend, Arsenal triumphed over Fulham at Craven Cottage and is now eager to solidify their position at the top.

This season, ten out of the Gunners’ 15 goals in the Premier League have been scored from set-pieces.

Discussing this on Sky Sports News, former Premier League player O’Hara remarked that the north London club has diminished the quality of Premier League football in terms of ‘fluidity.’

“I can’t stand it; I dislike it. It’s ruining the game, especially the Premier League—the product,” O’Hara expressed when asked about the increase in long throw-ins.

“It feels like watching non-league football at times, some of the matches I’m witnessing.”

“Top teams resorting to throw-ins? I can’t believe my eyes.”

“It all started with Arsenal; they initiated the long throw and set-pieces. They’ve compromised the Premier League's fluidity and enjoyment of the game.”

“They don’t play attractive football.”

“Arsenal excels at set-pieces and throw-ins; they are the best at it.”

“However, everyone else is now mimicking their strategy, and they simply can’t replicate it. Everyone is trying to imitate, and it’s become so one-dimensional.”

“It’s incredibly dull to watch and resembles non-league football. This is the Premier League we’re discussing; it’s supposed to showcase the best of the best.”