Thierry Henry said that although Arsenal have not won the Premier League title for 22 years, and initially started this season under Arteta with an underdog attitude, neutral fans do not actually want Arsenal to win the title.
Carragher also agreed and said that this phenomenon is strange. Manchester City has basically dominated an era. In this case, most neutral fans will support the underdog and support the team that is fighting for the championship. But when it comes to Arsenal, it feels different. Maybe many Manchester United and Liverpool fans don't support the Gunners to win the title.
On Saturday afternoon, Arsenal defeated Everton 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium, extending their lead in the standings to 9 points.
That night, their biggest title rival, Manchester City, drew with West Ham United, who are deep in the relegation zone, further consolidating Arsenal's advantage in winning the title.
With only seven rounds left in the season, Arsenal are increasingly likely to end their long title drought. And this Sunday, they will also compete with Manchester City for the EFL Cup title, ushering in the closest opportunity to win their first trophy of the season.
But Henry bluntly pointed out in the "Monday Night Football" program that Arsenal has not received public support in either the league title race or the EFL Cup final.
"Many people's mindset is: Anyone can win, just don't let Arsenal win," Henry said.
"I wanted Liverpool to win before, because I wanted Carragher and Gerrard to win a championship. Whether I like Liverpool or not, people usually support the losers and support the teams that have no chance of winning the championship for many years. But many people just don't want Arsenal to win the championship.
Carragher, who was a commentator with Henry that night, also agreed and said that this phenomenon is strange.
"I think it's very strange, and the League Cup final may be the same. When there is a team like Manchester City that has dominated an era, most neutral fans will support the underdog and support the team that is fighting for the championship."
"But when it comes to Arsenal, it feels different. Maybe many Manchester United and Liverpool fans - even if Manchester City is their arch-rival in the same city, even if Liverpool has been competing with Manchester City for the title in recent years - what they are thinking in their minds is: 'I would rather Manchester City win the title.'"
"There is something about Arsenal, whether it's their style of play, or Arteta's movements on the sidelines, or perhaps the fan base, they will always be criticized and easily cause disputes."
As the season enters a critical stage, Arteta's team has been criticized for its style of play, with opponents arguing that they will do anything to win.
Brighton coach Hürzeler was particularly outspoken about this, suggesting that Arsenal used tricks in their 1-0 win earlier this month.
"Only one team was really playing football today," Hürzeler said after the game, "They had too many delays."
"In the end, it's a matter of rules. If the Premier League and the referees allow everything to happen, then it's really difficult. Arsenal has set its own rules. I feel now that no matter how they play, they are playing by their own rules."
But Moyes, who had a master-disciple relationship with Arteta at Everton, insisted that it is wrong to criticize a team for doing everything possible to win.
"Arsenal has been extremely good this season," Moyes said last week, "It's been like that since the first game of the season. Put Paris Saint-Germain aside, they are probably the biggest favorite in the Champions League."
"It's strange that someone is criticizing them. Who are those who are criticizing them?"
"They have been in an excellent position all season, constantly winning games. To be honest, unless the referees strengthen the enforcement of set-pieces - which they should do - otherwise you have to admit that they are making full use of everything they can. They have a top lineup."