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'I didn't want to be at Arsenal because of the atmosphere' - Lawrence-Gabriel claims he was 'picked on' at Emirates Stadium

The English right-back, who is currently on loan at Blackpool, has reflected on his frustrating spell in the Gunners' academy set-up

Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel has said that he "didn't want to be at Arsenal because of the atmosphere" while claiming he was "picked on" during his time at Emirates Stadium.

Lawrence-Gabriel began his career in Arsenal's academy set-up as a 14-year-old in 2013, and played alongside the likes of Joe Willock, Tolaji Bola, Marcus McGuane, Charlie Gilmour, Josh Dasilva and Nathan Tella before being released the following year.

The right-back, who is currently on loan at Blackpool from Nottingham Forest, says a combination of a lack of support from coaches and a toxic environment in the dressing room led to his eventual departure.