Arsenal to fine footballer Alex Iwobi for late-night party

Alex Iwobi

Alex Iwobi will be fined by Arsenal after partying until the early hours of Saturday morning ahead of Sunday's FA Cup defeat at Nottingham Forest, boss Arsene Wenger has confirmed. The forward was filmed dancing in London at 2.37am on Saturday in a video uploaded to Snapchat, according to The Sun. He then played 90 minutes as the holders crashed out, going down 4-2 to Championship side Forest.

Wenger said: "That is true. He will be fined. It is impossible to go out 48 hours before a game. It is unacceptable." Wenger said his player was not involved in either taking drugs or alcohol. "First of all we have to be cautious with everything that is coming out. "When you read what is reported it is like he has taken drugs. He was not involved in that at all. He has been out at a birthday party and how long he has stayed? That is important. After, I will decide what happens. Did he do drugs? Not at all. If your neighbour takes drugs, what can you do? You are responsible for your own behaviour, not the behaviour of your neighbour."

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