After his increasingly disparaging remarks about the refereeing performances in recent Arsenal games, Arsene Wenger has been rewarded for his "flippant" comments with a 3-game touchline ban.
BREAKING: Arsene Wenger to serve three-match touchline ban after admitting FA misconduct charge following Arsenal's game at West Brom on New Year's Eve. #SSN pic.twitter.com/Bk7NXOGOz6
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) January 5, 2018
Coming into immediate effect, Wenger has also been hit with a £40,000 fine.
Forced to witness Arsenal's next three fixtures from the stands, their FA Cup third-round opponents Nottingham Forest have been quick to offer some condolence to the frustrated Frenchman.
Due to travel to the City Ground on Sunday afternoon, the two-time European Champions want's their vaunted guest to enjoy the best viewing experience Forest has to offer.
🍴 Mr Wenger, if you'd like to upgrade your stand ticket to a hospitality package then you can do so by following this link. #NFFChttps://t.co/nLGrdSD50S
— Nottingham Forest FC (@NFFC) January 5, 2018
A wonderful response to Wenger's unfortunate situation, the Championship club are hopeful the Arsenal boss does not have to brave the Winter elements at their most fierce.
Some of Arsenal's less humourous fans didn't take too kindly to Forest's concern for Wenger's well-being however.
Forest fans were quick to put the aggrieved Arsenal fans back in their box.
How many Elite European comps have Arsenal won?
— ReissNFFC (@ReissNFFC) January 5, 2018
The trip to Nottingham will signal Arsenal's first test as they seek to retain the trophy they won last May.
With a League Cup semi-final against Chelsea on the horizon and their Premier League fixture list showing no sign of abating, Forest fans may fancy their chances of an upset on Sunday afternoon.
Sitting mid-table in the Championship, Forest will be looking for a bright spark to reignite an otherwise forgettable season thus far.
