Man City star Erling Haaland likes what two West Ham fans did after Arsenal win

Erling Haaland Rekindles Rivalry with Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly Amid Title Race Drama

Manchester City’s star striker, Erling Haaland, has once again taken a subtle dig at Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly, fueling their ongoing rivalry that first ignited earlier in the season. The tension between the two players dates back to a heated clash in September when Haaland was caught on camera dismissing Lewis-Skelly with a blunt “Who the f* are you?”** during an on-pitch confrontation. The young Arsenal defender didn’t forget, responding with a pointed celebration—mimicking Haaland’s famous yoga pose—after scoring against City in their latest encounter.

However, fate took a cruel turn for Lewis-Skelly on Saturday when Arsenal suffered a crushing 2-0 home defeat to West Ham, a result that could prove fatal in their title pursuit. To make matters worse, Lewis-Skelly was sent off after bringing down Mohamed Kudus to prevent a near-certain goal, leaving his team in a vulnerable position.

Following the match, two West Ham supporters mocked Lewis-Skelly outside the Emirates Stadium, striking the same yoga pose he had used to taunt Haaland earlier in the season. They then shared the image on Instagram—which Haaland himself liked, subtly reigniting the feud.

Arsenal’s Title Hopes Hanging by a Thread

Arsenal now find themselves 11 points behind league leaders Liverpool, with just one game in hand. While mathematically still in the race, catching up seems an uphill battle, especially considering Liverpool’s relentless form under Arne Slot. Their recent victory over City, even without Haaland on the pitch, has only strengthened their grip on the Premier League crown.

For City, the situation isn’t much better. Once contenders for the title, they are now fighting just to secure a Champions League spot, barely clinging to fourth place on goal difference. Newcastle United and Aston Villa are breathing down their necks, making every remaining fixture a must-win for Pep Guardiola’s side.

Haaland vs. Lewis-Skelly: A Rivalry to Watch

With the season approaching its climax, the friction between Haaland and Lewis-Skelly adds another layer of drama to an already intense title race. The Norwegian striker’s subtle social media move may have been playful, but it’s clear that this rivalry isn’t fading anytime soon. Should their paths cross again, expect fireworks on the pitch—because in football, grudges are rarely forgotten.