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There was a tense moment even before kickoff when Gabriel Jesus reacted to a fan during Arsenal’s visit to Manchester City. As he was warming up near the sideline, a City supporter shouted “Judas” at him.
Jesus did not ignore it. He walked toward the fan and replied, “I have won 11 titles here!” Then he calmly went back to continue his warm-up.That short exchange quickly grabbed attention because of Jesus’ past with Manchester City. He spent five successful years at the club before moving to Arsenal in 2022. During his time in Manchester, he helped the team win multiple trophies and played an important role in their attack.
Gabriel Jesus responds to Manchester City fan as Erling Haaland seals 2 1 win over Arsenal at Etihad Stadium
Jesus’ reaction came on a night where emotions were already high. The match itself lived up to expectations. Manchester City took the lead early through Rayan Cherki in the 16th minute. Just two minutes later, Kai Havertz brought Arsenal back into the game with a quick equalizer.The game stayed tight for a long time, with both sides creating chances. But it was Erling Haaland who made the difference. He scored midway through the second half to give City a 2-1 win at the Etihad Stadium.
That result brought City closer to Arsenal in the title race, with a game still in hand.For Jesus, it was a quiet night on the pitch. He remained on the bench and did not get any playing time. Injuries have limited his role this season, and he has not been a regular starter. Since joining Arsenal, he is still waiting to win his first trophy with the club, even though they have come close in recent seasons.After the match, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta shared his thoughts.
He said, “It’s a really disappointing result, and the manner that it happened. We had a really strong performance, got so much into the game, we came back from a goal down. Emotionally, we handled the game so well, and had the game where we wanted it. We had the best chances of the game, didn’t put them away, and that was the difference.”Before kickoff, City fans also added to the atmosphere by selling Arsenal-themed water bottles outside the stadium, making light of Arsenal’s recent struggles in the title race.Arsenal will now look to move on quickly as they prepare to face Newcastle United in their next league game on April 25.
