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Topics: Aymeric Laporte, Arsenal, Manchester City, Fan Reactions, Football
Nasir Jabbar
Topics: Aymeric Laporte, Arsenal, Manchester City, Fan Reactions, Football
Aymeric Laporte ruthlessly trolled Arsenal after they suffered a crushing 3-0 defeat at the Emirates on Sunday.
Earlier in the day, Manchester City thrashed Everton 3-0, with Ilkay Gundogan scoring a stunning brace - including an outrageous flick goal.
They can now be crowned Premier League champions on Sunday when they host Chelsea at the Etihad.
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And the Man City team can 'smell' the league title, with Laporte taking to social media to mock the Gunners.
He tweeted a gif of The Rock, which featured the caption: "I can smell it."
A Man City fan responded to Laporte's post by tweeting: "It’s home already."
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To which the Spain international replied: "No no never, we still have to work for it."
Laporte's post on Twitter sent social media wild as Man City supporters loved the defender's upload, while Arsenal fans bemoaned The Rock-inspired gif.
One Twitter user wrote: "Cannot believe you Tweeted this."
A second tweeted: "Nahhhh this why you're the best CB ever mate."
A third added: "Aymeric Laporte is a certified troll, it's just that he has to keep it professional."
An Arsenal supporter commented: "Players always dunk on us like this and we rarely ever get our licks back. Very annoying."
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Laporte started in his side's 3-0 victory at Goodison Park as the Blues close in on their third league title in a row and their fifth in six seasons.
Pep Guardiola's also remain in the FA Cup and Champions League as they seek to win the treble.
They meet cross-town rivals Manchester United in the FA Cup final next month and face Real Madrid next week for a spot in the Champions League final.