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Arsenal maintains its composure amid criticism while competing at the top level, contrasting with Manchester City's recent struggles. The negativity surrounding Arsenal is notable, especially given their success in the Champions League and league standings.
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Go online and you are more likely to find negativity than positivity.
For a while now, I have felt that few teams who have reached May sitting in a Champions League final while also leading their league have received the criticism Arsenal have had.
Banter on social media is natural, especially in a world where content creators seem to believe the quickest way to get views is by shouting down a camera and mocking other clubs.
Yet, for some time, it has felt like the disrespect towards the Gunners has crossed the line from rivalry into spitefulness.
When we lost at the Etihad last month, I watched a Manchester City fan, for the second week in a row, being spotted on television drinking out of an Arsenal bottle.
I would love to tell you that what goes around comes around, but sadly that is not always the case.
So maybe this is naive, but I have had a feeling for a while that Arsenal have been so disrespected that they might just end up having the final laugh.
When the entrance to Highbury was being painted, Herbert Chapman personally paid for marble paint out of his own pocket.
He wanted the first impression any visitor had to be that this club does things the right way.
Carrying on those principles, our manager and players have refused to rise to provocation.
Even Everton, though, spotted the irony on Monday when the same City fan with the bottle was once again seen in the crowd. As the Toffees themselves pointed out, the bottle stayed in his pocket this time and never came out.
Arsenal is criticized for their performance and perceived negativity in social media, despite being in a strong position in both the Champions League and their league.
Arsenal is currently leading their league and competing in the Champions League, while Manchester City has faced recent challenges.
Social media amplifies negativity, as content creators often seek views by mocking clubs, contributing to the criticism Arsenal receives.
This season, Arsenal has reached the Champions League final while also leading their league, showcasing their competitive strength.
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He went viral again, although apparently he has not enjoyed the teasing.
Which, in a nutshell, sums up social media. A grown man using a platform to say and do whatever he wishes, but unhappy the moment the narrative no longer goes exactly his way.
Man City fan Arsenal bottle
After the Bournemouth experience, I would be foolish to take anything for granted.
Yet, if we are champions in the next few weeks, I would love our celebrations to involve the trophy sitting in the middle of the pitch, our players huddled around it, all collectively drinking from a bottle.
We will not do that, though, because Arsenal still have too much class for that.
Your thoughts Gooners?
Dan Smith
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