Arsenal fans are rallying behind manager Mikel Arteta, urging him to use Ian Wright's surprise announcement of leaving Match of The Day as extra motivation for the Premier League title race. Wright, a legendary Arsenal player, first appeared on the hit TV show in 1997 while still playing. Since retiring, he has been a regular pundit alongside host Gary Lineker and fellow pundit Alan Shearer. However, Wright recently took to social media to reveal that this will be his last season on MOTD.

Fans hope for a fairytale ending

Arsenal finished second last season and are currently trailing leaders Liverpool by a point. Winning their first league title would be a perfect farewell gift for Wright, according to fans. Some fans are even calling on Arteta to show Wright's tweet in the changing room, urging the team to make sure Wright's last show is one of Arsenal winning the title. The sentiment among fans is clear: they want to see Wright go out on a high.

Wright's emotional announcement

Wright broke the news on Sunday, posting a heartfelt statement on social media. He expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to be part of MOTD, calling it the most iconic football show in the world. Wright mentioned that MOTD has always been his "Graceland" and that he will continue to watch it even after stepping back from his role as a pundit. Wright retired from playing in 2000 and has been a regular pundit since 2002, with two spells on Match of the Day.

A history-making moment

Wright has had several memorable moments on MOTD throughout the years. Notably, in May of this year, he made history by appearing alongside his son Shaun Wright-Phillips, becoming the first father and son punditry team on the show. Wright's presence on MOTD has been cherished by fans, and they will be eagerly watching as Arteta's Arsenal take on Brighton.