Arsenal legend David Seaman has hit out at Bukayo Saka for his reaction to being fouled.
The Gunners head into the final game of the season against Everton, two points behind table-toppers Manchester City.
Though it seems unlikely, Arsenal fans are praying that they can claim victory over the Toffees while West Ham pull off an upset against City in what will be David Moyes’ last game in charge of the club.
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Saka has been central to Arsenal’s league position this term, having netted 16 goals and claimed nine assists across the campaign.
However, legendary keeper Seaman has hit out at the 22-year-old for his reaction to being fouled.
Speaking on his podcast, Seaman revealed he was wound up by players needlessly calling for medical treatment after being fouled, before name-checking Saka as a regular perpetrator.
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Seaman said: "He needs to pack in that waving all the time as well because that’s normally used as a signal to the physio bench when you are in trouble.
"It’s not just Saka, I’ve seen a lot of other players doing it as well now.
"That was always the signal that you’re really hurt so that they can get ready really quickly to get on as soon as the ref signals to them.
"But players are doing it now, they’re doing that signal and then they’re getting up and they’re not even receiving treatment.
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"They will try all sorts trust me, they’re rule benders."
Saka is the fourth most fouled player in the Premier League this term, having been chopped down 68 times so far.
Only Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes (96), Crystal Palace attacker Jordan Ayew (93) and West Ham star Mohammed Kudus (74) have been awarded more free-kicks this season.
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Arsenal have been unhappy at the lack of protection Saka receives from referees at various points this season, having complained to the PGMOL last year that referees need to do more for the attacker.
Mikel Arteta was even yellow-carded against Brighton this term for protesting that James Milner should have been booked for a foul on the England player.
Topics: Arsenal, Bukayo Saka, Premier League, VAR
Chris Byfield