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'He's a national treasure!': Fans on social media celebrate Ian Wright's decision to wear a pink shirt during Match of the Day broadcast - after Alan Sugar hits out at Arsenal's new third kit design

Users on social media have lauded Ian Wright's decision to wear a pink shirt during Match of the Day's first broadcast of the season.

The Arsenal legend has drawn praise online as he subtly responded to Sir Alan Sugar's distasteful rant which questioned the colour choice for the Gunners' new third kit.

Wright, who donned a bright pink top in the studio on Saturday night, clearly did not agree with the former Spurs chairman's opinion - and is now being heralded across social media.

Ian Wright wore a pink top on Match of the Day after comments made by Alan Sugar
The former Spurs chairman questioned the colour of Arsenal's third kit for this season

Watching Arsenal's season opener against Crystal Palace on Friday, Lord Sugar tweeted: 'Pink shirts !