Manchester City\u2019s dominant 3-0 victory over Chelsea was more than just a statement on the pitch; it provided a platform for the Etihad faithful to launch a \u201cbrutal\u201d and highly visual taunt toward their primary title rivals, Arsenal. <\/strong><\/p>\n While Pep Guardiola\u2019s side dismantled a struggling Chelsea outfit, a specific moment captured by the television cameras in the stands quickly became the talking point of the weekend.<\/p>\n DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES \u2013 STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE<\/a><\/u><\/span> & GOOGLE PLAY<\/a><\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n As the match drew to a close and City\u2019s three points were secured, cameras panned to a jubilant supporter holding a water bottle prominently featuring the Arsenal club crest.<\/p>\n In a deliberate and mocking gesture, the fan mimicked drinking from the bottle while laughing toward the cameras, a clear nod to the growing \u201cdrinking Arsenal tears\u201d meme circulating online.<\/p>\n The footage went viral across social media platforms within minutes. Rival fans interpreted the stunt as a direct jab at Arsenal\u2019s perceived reputation as \u201cbottlers\u201d, a tag that has followed Mikel Arteta\u2019s side since their late-season collapse in previous campaigns.<\/p>\n With City now moving within striking distance of the top spot, the psychological warfare in the stands is beginning to mirror the relentless pressure on the field.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Generational GIF. We’ll be sipping Arsenal tears for a long, long time. pic.twitter.com\/G3ulVuua3z<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Geronimo Morgans (@GeronimoMorgans) April 12, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n But this wasn\u2019t the end of trolling. City fans were also very direct as they started chanting \u201cAre you watching Arsenal?\u201d towards the end of the game.<\/p>\nMan City fans troll Arsenal during 3-0 win vs Chelsea<\/h2>\n
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