Arsenal's poor form continues despite Nigerian mascot trying to lift them by wearing Yoruba cap

NIGERIAN youngster Maxwell Mickie-Faseun has set a precedence in the English Premier League by becoming the first team mascot to appear wearing a Nigerian cap when he led Arsenal out against West Ham on December 28.

Mickie-Faseun, who led the Gunners out at home against the Hammers, holding hands with skipper Martin Odegaard at the Emirates, appeared wearing a Yoruba native cap. Unfortunately, the game ended badly for Arsenal as they lost the match 0-2 and after losing today's match against Fulham too, how now slipped to fourth in the league table.

Going into the festive period, Arsenal were top of the English Premier League and had aspirations of winning the title. However, a dismal run has all but ended their hopes with Liverpool, Manchester City and Aston Villa climbing above them in the table and their next game at home to Liverpool next Sunday, things are looking bleak.

Despite the best efforts of Maxwell Mickie-Faseun to lift sprits at the Emirates with his Yoruba cap gimmick, the Gunners slumped to their third defeat of the season. Walking onto the pitch alongside Odegaard, the young boy exuded joy, adding a unique touch to the Arsenal jersey he wore with pride.

Amidst the match’s disappointment, as Mikel Arteta’s side struggled to secure a point, the game’s defining moments included Jarrod Bowen setting up Tomas Soucek to open the scoring just 13 minutes into the game..