Regis Le Bris’s response is going viral after hearing Mikel Arteta called Sunderland style boring

Regis Le Bris Fires Back Savagely After Arteta Labels Sunderland’s Style “Boring”

Regis Le Bris didn’t hold back — not one bit.

The Sunderland head coach delivered a savage and pointed response after Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta appeared to dismiss the Black Cats’ approach as “boring” during his post-match interview, sparking instant backlash and a wave of reaction across the football world.

Arteta’s comment, made moments after a hard-fought contest, raised eyebrows when he suggested Sunderland “sat deep, slowed the game and didn’t want to play football.” While the Spaniard stopped short of naming Sunderland directly as “boring,” the implication was loud and clear — and Le Bris was clearly unimpressed.

Speaking to reporters shortly after, Le Bris offered a cold, calculated response that cut straight to the bone.> “If being organised, intelligent and competitive against one of the most expensive squads in Europe is considered boring, then maybe the definition of football needs revisiting,” he said.

“We came here to compete, not to entertain opinions.”

The Sunderland boss went further, subtly questioning the entitlement often attached to elite clubs.> “Sometimes when teams are used to having the ball all the time, they confuse control with superiority,” Le Bris added. “Football is not a theatre performance. It’s about results, discipline, and collective effort.”

Those words landed hard.

Le Bris also defended his players passionately, praising their tactical maturity and resilience, especially given the financial gulf between the two sides.> “My players showed courage, structure and personality. That is never boring to me,” he said.“Boring is when a team has everything and still struggles to break down commitment.”

Fans were quick to rally behind their manager, with many praising Le Bris for standing his ground and refusing to let Sunderland be patronised. Social media lit up with Black Cats supporters applauding the Frenchman’s composure — and his cutting honesty.

The exchange adds an extra layer of spice to what was already a fiercely contested match, and it underlines a growing reputation for Le Bris as a coach who is calm, methodical — but absolutely not one to be talked down to.

If Arteta was looking for polite diplomacy, he picked the wrong night.

And if Sunderland’s style is “boring,” then judging by this response, Regis Le Bris is anything but. 🔥⚽