Iwobi in trouble over dope party

Arsene Wenger will fine Alex Iwobi if claims the forward was partying less than 48 hours before Arsenal’s FA Cup defeat by Nottingham Forest are proved true.

The 21-year-old has come under fire from fans after a video emerged of him dancing and screaming at a flat in Soho, allegedly filmed in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Iwobi started in the Gunners’ shock 4-2 loss at the City Ground on Sunday and Wenger is ready to take action despite defending his player amid accusations of drug-taking at the late-night party.

“If that is true he will be fined,” Wenger said during his press conference ahead of today’s Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Chelsea.

“It’s unacceptable. It’s impossible to go out 48 hours before a game.

“I will have to see him and see if that is right or not.”

Arsenal fans were furious with Iwobi’s performance against Forest, describing him as ‘rubbish’ and saying he would be better suited to Championship level.

One fan wrote on Twitter: “Arsenal should suspend Alex Iwobi for his actions on Saturday night and Sunday morning, knowing he was a “senior player” on the Sunday against Forest. Sheer stupidity and naivety from him. Explains his poor performance too.”

Another said: “Doesn’t deserve to start now don’t deserve to be at this club.

“We want him sold or contract ripped up and thrown away.”