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Arsenal’s 3-1 defeat at Wolves was further evidence that the side are struggling in defence, having now conceded six goals in two games.

A 3-2 defeat at home to Crystal Palace preceded this result and the manner of the performance left Arsenal fans panicking for their place in the top four, which they have now dropped out of.

World Cup winner Shkodran Mustafi was largely at fault for all three goals against Crystal Palace, and has been subject to immense criticism ever since.

There were social media plaudits before kick-off for Unai Emery’s decision to drop Mustafi after his dismal display on Sunday, though it comes as a surprise after his staunch defence of the German in the days following the defeat.

Arsenal’s loss at Molineux highlighted the significant defensive issues at the club that need addressing, and that the problems go beyond Mustafi.

Fans took to Twitter to question who was to blame for the defeat with Mustafi not an option for scapegoating…

With Mustafi not involved on Wednesday night, many have taken to Twitter to wonder who Arsenal fans will scapegoat in the wake of this defeat.

However, two wrongs don’t make a right, and whilst the Wolves loss will have to be post-mortemed in the near future, Mustafi’s horrendous contribution on Sunday should still be recognised and acted upon, rather than ignored because there’s been another shoddy display of defending since.

Mustafi wasn’t to blame for the Wolves defeat, and neither was Emery’s team selection really. But just as the Arsenal manager has to respond in every game and try to improve, Arsenal fans will be hoping Mustafi has also learnt from his many mistakes this season.