As Manchester City tore Arsenal to shreds with a 4-1 victory, Ederson Moraes mocked the visiting fans at the Etihad Stadium.
Erling Haaland also aimed a jibe at Mikel Arteta’s side on Instagram after breaking Mohamed Salah’s all-time goal record for a single season in Premier League history.
Ederson joined his Manchester City teammate; however, his dig was directed at Arsenal fans.
Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson mocks Arsenal fans during victory
The £34.9 million (Guardian) man, once branded as ‘brave’ by Pep Guardiola via Sky Sports had a relatively quiet evening, as the visitors only had two shots on target on the day.
While Rob Holding fired in a late consolation goal, the league leaders did not even lay a finger on the hosts, who may well have one hand on the title crown with a devastating display.
City were dominant to the extent that it still remains a shock how they did not put a couple of more goals past Aaron Ramsdale on Wednesday night.
As Manchester City were dismantling Arsenal, Ederson mocked the fans at the stadium with a crying gesture during proceedings, as shared by City Xtra.
It’s safe to say that while one fanbase must have been raging, another one grew even fonder of their maverick in net.
HITC View: What Ederson did is part and parcel of football
Aaron Ramsdale has often been lauded for being uninhibited in how he has a go right back at his detractors in the stadium instead of keeping quiet.
Ederson must have felt the same from the Arsenal fans and considering Manchester City were ripping their side apart, it was only right that he gave it right back to their supporters.
While some may be offended by the Brazilian international’s gesture, that would be a case of making a mountain out of a molehill.
When footballers showcase their human side on the pitch, especially in winning scenarios, it should always be appreciated.
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