The beautiful game. We love it for the drama, entertainment and tribalism. But the humour, the mischief-makers and the pettiness also play a big part in what makes football so fun.
When Myles Lewis-Skelly celebrated his goal in Arsenal’s 5-1 thrashing of Manchester City, he mimicked Erling Haaland’s meditation pose. It was a targeted response to the Norwegian’s comments aimed at the youngster earlier in the season. It added another playful layer to the bad blood that’s developed between the two teams amid their rivalry in recent title races.
