.png)
Former Arsenal forward David Bentley was spotted at the Emirates ahead of Arsenal's 4-0 victory over Everton on Wednesday.
Bentley graduated through Arsenal's famous Hale End academy and looked destined for great things in the early 2000s.
It didn't quite work out for him in north London, though, and Bentley departed for Blackburn Rovers where he rediscovered his form.
Advert
However, following a controversial £15million switch to Tottenham Hotspur in 2008, the former England international fell out of favour and retired at the age of just 29.
Explaining his decision to retire from football, he told The Athletic in 2020:
“People want to focus on ‘Where did it all go wrong?’ but for me it’s ‘Where did it go right?’”
Advert
"The age I’m at, I could still be a footballer but I couldn’t imagine still playing now. I haven’t played for seven years and have done so much. I lived in Spain with the family for three years, I’ve built businesses. I’ve had such a great time, being with my children every day.
“I can’t imagine now, still going through the same routines, playing until I’m heading towards 40. People say, ‘I bet you wish you were still playing’ and I’m like, ‘Why?’. ‘Because of loads of money,’ they say. Because that’s what is drilled into us. But I’ve got more money than when I started. If I’ve got £100, I’m alright."
Bentley spotted at the Emirates
Bentley, now 38, was spotted relaxing in the Emirates media lounge ahead of kick-off.
Advert
And whilst he wasn't involved, the Englishman was treated to an almighty display by the Gunners who ran riot during a 4-0 win over Everton.
Bukayo Saka opened the scoring in the first half, before setting up Gabriel Martinelli to double their advantage just six minutes later.
Martin Odegaard then got in on the act, before Martinelli completed the show with a well-taken finish.
The victory leaves Mikel Arteta's side five points clear of second-placed Manchester City, as they spy their first league trophy in nearly 20 years.
Topics: Arsenal, Football, Premier League
Joe Adams