AFTV’s Ty in Viral Steward Altercation After Arsenal’s 2-2 Sunderland Draw

Viral AFTV Star Ty Involved in Heated Altercation After Arsenal’s Draw at Sunderland
By Luke Power and Ollie Lewis | Updated: 10:10 GMT, 9 November 2025

AFTV personality Taiwo Ogunlabi, widely known as Ty, found himself at the center of a heated clash with a stadium steward following Arsenal’s dramatic 2-2 draw against Sunderland. Video footage captured the incident, showing the steward gripping Ty near the throat while forcibly escorting him out of the Stadium of Light concourse.

[Insert Image 1: AFTV broadcaster Ty clashed with a steward after Arsenal’s 2-2 draw at Sunderland]

The altercation erupted amid tensions between Ty and Sunderland supporters after the final whistle. Witnesses described the passionate Arsenal fan, notorious for his relentless optimism, becoming agitated during an exchange with home fans. A bystander attempted to defuse the situation as the steward pushed Ty toward the exit. It remains unclear who employed the steward or what specifically sparked the conflict.

Ty, a beloved figure on Arsenal Fan TV (rebranded as AFTV after a club request), rose to fame for his unwavering support, even in bleak moments—famously blaming rainy weather for a loss to Watford. His spirited reactions have made him a staple of the fan-led platform, which gained notoriety for fiery fan takes during Arsenal’s recent trophy drought.

Match Highlights: Late Drama Dents Arsenal’s Streak
Sunderland stunned the Gunners by snapping their 10-game winning streak in a thrilling contest. Defender Dan Ballard ignited the home crowd with a thunderous 36th-minute strike, but Arsenal rallied after halftime. Bukayo Saka converted a ruthless equalizer, capitalizing on a defensive error, before Leandro Trossard’s long-range screamer put the visitors ahead.

[Insert Image 2: Brian Brobbey’s late goal secured a dramatic draw for Sunderland]

Just as Arsenal seemed poised for victory, substitute Brian Brobbey delivered a 94th-minute equalizer, acrobatically pouncing on Ballard’s flick-on to beat goalkeeper David Raya. The goal sparked wild celebrations, lifting Sunderland to third temporarily before Chelsea’s win later dropped them to fourth.

Fallout and Reactions
While Arsenal fans lamented two dropped points, the post-match focus shifted to Ty’s confrontation. Social media circulated the viral clip, reigniting debates over fan conduct and stewarding protocols. AFTV has not yet commented, and Sunderland declined to provide details when contacted by Daily Mail Sport.

[Insert Image 3: A bystander intervened as tensions flared post-match]

The incident underscores the intense emotions surrounding football fandom, particularly for figures like Ty, whose fervor often walks the line between entertainment and controversy. As Arsenal regroup for their next fixture, the spotlight remains on balancing passion with accountability in the stands.

Daily Mail Sport has reached out to Sunderland AFC for further comment.

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