De Bruyne mocks Arsenal fans after they throw bottles at him after his clash with Mikel Arteta

Kevin De Bruyne mocks Arsenal fans after they throw bottles at him when being subbed off after his clash with Mikel Arteta.

Arsenal fans were trolls on social media by Kevin De Bruyne after they threw bottles at him as he was subbed off in the second half.

The match was also going to be intense with Arsenal and Manchester City battling for the top spot, while the Gunners knew that a loss would leave them behind their rivals.

There were a number of times when things looked like they would boil over, one moment seeing De Bruyne spotted arguing with Mikel Arteta while he attempted to grab the ball.

DE BRUYNE Y ARTETA😡😡 pic.twitter.com/Tjfe6YlgGb

— FULBO (@fulbo30) February 15, 2023

The Belgian netted the first goal for his side, before being taken off with his team at 3-1, winding up the home fans as he left the pitch.

Gunners fans responded to the goading with cups and bottles hurled at City star.

De Bruyne handled it hilarious manner, dodging objects chucked his way and now the 31-year old has now taken to his Instagram and posted a few pictures to his story to mock those who had thrown drinks at him.

As he gestures towards the crowd, the first asks “Beer anyone?” and then he says “Thanks” after someone throws a cup at him.

There were ugly scenes at the Emirates with bottles thrown towards Kevin De Bruyne when he was substituted in the clash between Arsenal and Man City. pic.twitter.com/iTAJbvrSdB

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The Arsenal fans are rattled.

They throw objects at City players for the 2nd consecutive season. pic.twitter.com/yeWunWdnho

— mcfc lads (@mcfc_lads) February 15, 2023

Arteta was involved in an incident at the beginning of the second period with the Premier League game at 1-1 after Bukayo Saka had equalised at the penalty spot after De Bruyne’s opener.

The Arsenal boss seemed to be trying to slow down the game and stop the midfielder taking a quick throw and got himself between the ball and player.

He was given a shove for his worries by Ally McCoist, who commented, “I know what Arteta was up to, but it didn’t deserve that reaction.”

“He was being a little naughty. He takes it away and gives him a push for his efforts. It’s amazing, but do you know how it works? It has the crowd moving.”

Arteta’s team fell to defeat, meaning they have only one point from their three previous matches.

They are currently in second place, with City still in their sights and level on points with Pep Guardiola’s side.

Player ratings

Arsenal: Ramsdale (6), Tomiyasu (5), Gabriel (6), Saliba (7), Zinchenko (6), Xhaka (6), Jorginho (7), Odegaard (6), Saka (8), Martinelli (7), Nketiah (5).

Subs: Trossard (6), White (n/a), Vieira (n/a).

Man City: Ederson (6), Walker (7), Dias (7), Ake (7), Rodri (7), Gundogan (7), De Bruyne (9), Silva (7), Mahrez (6), Haaland (8), Grealish (8).

Subs: Akanji (7), Foden (6), Phillips (n/a).

Player of the Match: Kevin de Bruyne

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta speaking to BBC Match of the Day: “Huge battle – a battle that, especially until we conceded second goal, we had them – we had the feeling we could beat them but we gave them three goals and the game at the end. With certain errors at this level you can’t make. The team put the level very high at the same time.

“They were playing long balls and we suffered to get out of those zones and didn’t read the situation well enough, they punished us.”

On title race: “I have more belief than I had before the game, with the performance and the level the team put in against City. They wanted to play a different game than the one we played and with the crowd we have we can do it.

“They still have it [the belief], I can sense it. They feel they can do it.

“The difference was in the boxes, they had three chances and they put them away. We had chances and we didn’t put them away.”

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, speaking to Amazon Prime: “At the end it is disappointment because we lost. And I mean WE lost it. It was an incredible battle between two teams and when we had them we gave them the goals. On the other hand, we had three big chances and we did not put them away.

“To beat them we have to be above our level because of the quality they have. We matched them and had them in moments, but the games are defined by individual moments in the box and they were better than us.

“We were really imprecise in starts of play, we didn’t read situations well enough and played fast when we didn’t have any advantage and put ourselves in trouble. OK, we can accept that. But the way we gave away the goals at this level, it is not possible.

“I didn’t see any difference there with City in the second-half. They went man to man in many situations. We got out of the press in some situations but we didn’t understand when to play and what type of balls to play in certain areas and we got punished.

“The atmosphere and performance were really good if you take away that we gave Manchester City three goals. I don’t know what more I can demand from the players to match that level. They are the best team in the world and we matched that level. After it is just about doing certain things better to beat them.

Man City boss Pep Guardiola, speaking to BBC Sport: “In the first half, Arsenal were much better than us. We were not intense enough, maybe because I changed something and it was not good enough. In the second half we were much more aggressive and much, much better. And yeah, we did it.

“Before Munu Akanji came in the team was playing much better. From the first minute of the second half we pressed much higher and more intensely. They didn’t get that extra man in midfield that they can create. Kyle, Manu, Ruben and Nathan, they did an extraordinary effort to control Saka, Martinelli and Nketiah. It is not easy.”

When asked if he thought it was a penalty? *Shrugs*

“He [Erling Haaland] helps us a lot, fighting against Saliba. It is not easy. We spoke a lot about the behaviours of defenders from Arsenal and against them you have to use the contact and the body. And he helped us a lot with the long balls. When a team plays man to man and just leaves the keeper alone you have to use the weapon we have with Erling.

“If they win the game in hand they are top of the league. What they have done is incredible and we are still there. This league will be decided for the last eight or 10 games. There are 15 to go. It is a lot and the Champions League is coming. Many games and tiring for the players. It is important that we are here because six points if we lose and maybe nine points hypothetically, it is not easy. Especially for the way we behave in the second half, with a lot of personality to do it.”

Manchester City defender Ruben Dias speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live:

“Non-stop game – very hard work and an intense game. A good one to watch from home and in the stadium but I don’t think you could expect any other thing from the two teams today. Very happy to get the three points, that’s it. Very intense, many duels, two teams who love to press high and have the ball. Fortunately we were the ones on top at the end.

“This means everything to us, when you come to these moments against your rival, it just means everything. For our team that’s the way to live it. One game at a time, but leave it all there in that one game and make sure you have nothing left to give. We know how talented our team is so in the end it’s about giving the best of ourselves because if we get that then it will be very difficult for teams to beat us.

“We’re taking it one step at a time and there’s still a long way to go. It’s in our mind to just keep getting better and better. We’re getting into the deep of the season, a lot to play, this is the moment to be here and be present. Important day for the team and I hope we keep doing like this.”

Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard, speaking to Amazon Prime: “The game is decided in the boxes and we were not sharp enough, in front of the goal and in our own as well. They were better. Apart from that, we played a good game, did many good things and had many good periods, but we have to be better in the boxes.

“It is football. Sometimes chances go in, sometimes not. But that is where we need to improve and be more clinical and defend our box. That is not just about one player, but the whole team.

“As we have said all season, work hard and take it game by game. It is the same now. It is one game we have lost here today and now we look to the next one. A new game on Saturday and we must come back and win.

“It was an unbelievable atmosphere and we are so grateful to everyone who came here today and made the game special. We will work hard to give them something to make them happy about.”

Manchester City goalscorer Erling Haaland: “City are, ‘we’ not me, are the champions so you can say so, yeah [that it was a champions’ performance].

“Small adjustment in half time from Pep and in the end we have good quality players and we have to get it out of every player and we did today.

“We have to play a little bit more like this sometimes and that is what we did today – I am so proud of every guy here and so happy to be here.

“We can all agree [Arsenal] has been the best team this season so to come and play against them is not easy, but we played an amazing game and got three really important points – we are in it again.”

On ending his goalscoring drought: “It has gone 20 minutes since I last got a goal – so I have to keep working!

“It was so positive, happy celebrations, and I am so happy with everything, we needed this one and now we have to go on a run, because that’s what Manchester City should do.”

This is what social media users said as De Bruyne mocks Arsenal fans after they throw bottles at him after his clash with Mikel Arteta…

@kevpar23: They always get mad in February – it’s usually their last competitive month of the season.

@Jefferso3Gareth: And if this was against an Arsenal player they would be wanted the club banned.

@markgra95765636: Arsenal hate not getting there own way 😂

@T1MELORD44: That’s arsenal fans for u, worst fan base in the league they’ve had a bit of success now they can’t handle it when they lose

@tkteakster: Poor from the fans, whoever did that should be banned

@mattmax74: If this was an Arsenal player the fans would set up a tv channel about it!!

@webdigitalworks: Bad losers 😅

@ManCityzenscom: Too good for them, can’t handle it.

@mattcity5: Luckily they were as accurate as an Nketiah header…

@OliCtid: Nah, no problem there. Grass being cut to high is a breach but throwing objects at players is totally fine.

@typicalcit3h: That de bruyne walk 🥶🥶🥶

@Disco_des: KDB absolutely mugging arsenal off here

@vanquis_alan: Same area it needs suspending for a few seasons, won’t be long before something more dangerous is thrown

@CheriClass: I am an Arsenal supporter but I am appalled at this behaviour; these so called fans should be banned not only from Arsenal matches but all matches.

@_AdamW11: Remember a couple days ago when Arsenal fans held up a banner about having class..

@DomBmcfc: Fitting that they’re throwing bottles lmfao