Leicester City won the war last season, but Arsenal got the better of the Foxes in the head-to-head battles. Although that was ultimately scant consolation as the Gunners were forced to watch Leicester triumph dramatically, they’ll always have the memory of their post-match selfies.
In a world driven hugely by social media, footballers are not immune to the various emotions riled up the constant use of Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat.
As it so happens, Leicester City’s players used Arsenal posting a selfie following a victory over Claudio Ranieri’s side as fuel – driving them towards having the last laugh come May.
Robert Huth: Sawiradi Ay Qolka Labiska Isaga Qaadeen Xidigaha Arsenal Ayaa Ku Dhirogeliyay Leicester. https://t.co/QfHx6jIUjJ via @LaacibNet
Speaking in Jonathan Northcroft’s book ‘Fearless: The Amazing Underdog Story of Leicester City,’ which is extracted in “?The Sunday Times, Foxes defender Roberth Huth spoke openly about how Arsenal’s celebratory selfie got their blood boiling.
“For me the key point in the season was when we lost to Arsenal and it was last-minute,” Huth said.
best. team. ???#yagunnersya #BeTheDifference #AFCvLCFC #Arsenal #bigpoints pic.twitter.com/UiLGpJj6AC
“Everyone was celebrating. We were sitting in the changing room. They were doing selfies. Even though we were still top. We have a group on the phones. A few of the lads stuck a few pictures up and it got the blood boiling. Certainly it gave us an extra yard in the next few games,” said the German.
Leicester’s longest-serving player Andy King thought Arsenal’s on-pitch celebrations were a tad over-zealous, adding: “There were people after that game who thought they won the World Cup! They were on their knees, pointing to the skies, doing victory laps of honour… We were like, ‘hold on’”.
Oh look, Ozil is at it again. Arsenal beat Hull 4-1 on Saturday and the German immediately took to Twitter to toast his side’s latest victory. Losing to Leicester clearly hasn’t taught him anything. Will this one come back to haunt Arsenal though?
4 away goals and third @PremierLeague win in a row! ?? Thank you for today’s support! ?? #YaGunnersYa @Arsenal pic.twitter.com/9tN2pI7jgw
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