A Manchester City supporter who gained viral fame for taunting Arsenal with a club-branded bottle was spotted again during City's dramatic 3-3 draw with Everton on Monday night. Tal Rehman, the fan in question, had the bottle tucked inside his jacket pocket at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, reigniting the online buzz.
Background of the Bottle Incident
Rehman first went viral last month at Stamford Bridge, where he was seen drinking from an Arsenal-branded bottle during City's 3-0 win over Chelsea. That result came shortly after Arsenal's 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth, prompting the taunt. The bottle reappeared the following weekend when City secured a 2-1 victory against Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium, narrowing the title race gap to three points with a game in hand.
Title Race Implications
Arsenal later extended their lead to six points with wins over Newcastle United and Fulham, putting pressure on City to beat Everton. However, Pep Guardiola's side could only manage a 3-3 draw, thanks to Jeremy Doku's stoppage-time equalizer. The result leaves City five points behind Arsenal with only one game in hand.
Fan Reaction and Guardiola's Comments
Photographers captured Rehman in the away section during the closing stages, and Arsenal fans quickly noticed the bottle zipped in his pocket. Earlier, Guardiola had urged City supporters to 'respect' Arsenal, saying: 'Beating Arsenal once is so difficult, imagine beating them twice in a few weeks. I would like to say to my fans – respect Arsenal a lot. They’re an extraordinary team.'
City can reduce the gap to two points by beating Brentford at home on Saturday. The bottle saga continues to be a talking point among fans.
