"This may well be controversial, but I don't like this from Marli Salmon. Arteta won't either. They're gonna rip you in the replies but you're not wrong... it's a non-negotiable to show respect to your opponents in today's game. Good learning experience for him, though, I'm sure Arteta will talk to him about this."
"It was very petulant. He's only 16, he'll learn. Just basic etiquette. But he's extremely young, even for that level, so he will learn."
"I love it. Football is missing this."
Marli Salmon, a promising Arsenal academy prospect, captained the U21 side against Reading U21 in Premier League 2 and delivered an impressive 90-minute performance. However, his showboating in the final moments—juggling the ball and drawing a foul—generated significant social media discussion. Some Arsenal fans expressed concern that Arteta would disapprove of the disrespectful behavior toward opponents, citing it as poor etiquette and a learning opportunity for the 16-year-old. Others defended Salmon's flair, arguing football needs more personality. The incident highlighted differing perspectives on sportsmanship and entertainment value in youth football.
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