"We're supporting Arsenal from afar..." - 19-year-old Juventus winger reveals his love for the Gunners

Juventus winger Samuel Iling-Junior has revealed his support for Arsenal.

On Wednesday night Manchester City seized the initiative in the Premier League title race with a ruthless 3-1 win over Arsenal.

The victory saw Pep Guardiola’s side move to the top of the table, ahead of the Gunners on goal difference, albeit having played a game more.

Meanwhile, Arsenal’s winless run has been extended to three games, and the disappointment will be felt among Gooners everywhere.

Juventus winger Iling-Junior will be one of many Arsenal fans who would have woken up downhearted this morning.

The 19-year-old is among a burgeoning group of Chelsea academy graduates to be plying their trade in Italy, with Tammy Abraham, Fikayo Tomori, Jeremie Boga, Ola Aina and Ethan Ampadu having also made a move to Serie A in recent years.

However, despite his years at the Blues academy, Iling-Junior has opened up about his allegiance to Arsenal.

Iling-Junior admits his love for Arsenal

In an interview with the Athletic Iling-Junior admitted he was an Arsenal fan.

The winger said: “I’m a Highbury boy.”

Indeed, Iling-Junior played a huge part in Juventus’ friendly win against Arsenal at the Emirates in preparation for Serie A’s return during the World Cup. The teenager struck a shot that deflected past Aaron Ramsdale in the Gunners’ goal to put the Old Lady 2-0 up.

On the game, Iling-Junior admitted, “it was a good experience”, while he also opened up about his bond with former Arsenal keeper Wojciech Szczesny, who is now between the sticks in Turin.

“I’ve got a good bond with Tek,” Iling-Junior explained, using Szczesny’s nickname.

“We’re supporting Arsenal from afar.”

Topics: Football, Transfers, Juventus, Arsenal, Manchester City

Chris Byfield

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