Emptier Emirates

I was lucky enough to go to the Emirates Stadium to see Arsenal cruise to victory against a struggling Reading side yesterday.
The Gunners dominated the game in terms of possession, territory and imagination, and the 2-0 scoreline flattered Reading, who are teetering just a point above the drop-zone.
But it's not the match, or the reasons why Arsenal didn't score at least another three goals, that I want to comment on.
I know the Gunners have blown yet another promising season, both domestically and in Europe, and there is little to play for in the league with third place all but sealed, but why were there so many empty seats?
I was disappointed with my fellow supporters for not bothering to show up to watch their team, just because we're not challenging for silverware.
Admittedly, the reason I got a ticket was because a friend couldn't make it, but I bit his hand off for the chance of going to the Emirates!
Fans of all clubs, across all sports should show up to support their team, whether they are top of the league, or fighting for their lives.
Arsenal are by no means the worst, and the stadium was pretty full, but far short of capacity.
There are thousands of fans who would have reacted like I did if they were offered a chance to watch a top-flight football match, and I feel the fans who couldn't be bothered to turn up yesterday are selfish glory-supporters, oblivious to their privileged position.