The Arsenal’s season has ended with a thud. The London club’s Champions League hopes were dashed by Paris Saint-Germain, and now they’re facing a summer with no silverware. As expected, the Gunners’ disappointment has been met with some schadenfreude from their rivals and fans. A Twitter user joked about Arsenal giving Liverpool a guard of honor on Sunday, saying, “This might be the worst week to be an Arsenal fan.” Piers Morgan, an Arsenal supporter, shared a photo of himself in Paris, saying he came hoping to see Arsenal beat PSG but got a tourist snap instead.
Chelsea, a team that’s been doing well in Europe, posted a message that seemed to rub it in Arsenal’s face. They said they’re heading home after their win and are looking to reach a European final for the eighth time. The Liverpool podcast, The Anfield Wrap, also had a dig, sharing a photo of Arsenal giving Liverpool a guard of honor and saying they’ll do it again on Sunday when Arsenal visits Anfield.
The jokes and memes haven’t just come from football fans. Ryanair, a budget airline, responded to Arsenal’s pre-game post with a cheeky “or not.” Paddy Power, a betting company, shared a funny sketch about Arsenal fans always finding excuses to lose. They joked it’s going to be another tough week for Arsenal fans.
Former Manchester United player Patrice Evra kept things light with a humorous video. He said he feels bad for Arsenal, but he loves Mikel Arteta. Evra thinks the problem isn’t the players, but the fans’ high expectations. He joked that he hopes Manchester United, Chelsea, or Tottenham don’t win a trophy this year because that would be bad for Arsenal fans.
It’s clear Arsenal’s disappointing season has become a talking point across the football world – and beyond.