Manchester United’s Amad Diallo Mocks Arsenal’s Gabriel Over Fake Quote Following Premier League Draw
Manchester United forward Amad Diallo has taken to social media to mock Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes, apparently unaware that the quotes he was responding to were fabricated.
Arsenal’s title hopes suffered another blow on Sunday when they could only manage a 1-1 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford. Declan Rice’s second-half equalizer canceled out Bruno Fernandes’ impressive free-kick, leaving the Gunners 15 points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool with just 10 matches remaining in the 2024/25 campaign.
Following the match, Diallo responded to what appeared to be pre-match comments from Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes. The quotes, which were shared by the parody account “Troll Football” on X (formerly Twitter), falsely portrayed Gabriel as saying: “I’m pretty sure I have scored more than all of them” when asked if he feared any United attackers.
The fabricated quotes, while not genuine, contain a grain of truth – Gabriel has indeed scored more Premier League goals this season than United striker Rasmus Hojlund. This detail likely contributed to Diallo being deceived by the fake statement.
Arsenal’s Title Race Frustrations Mount After United Stalemate
The draw at Old Trafford clearly highlighted Arsenal’s growing frustrations in their pursuit of Liverpool. Manager Mikel Arteta’s post-match behavior demonstrated the mounting pressure:
- Arteta abruptly ended his interview with Sky Sports reporter Patrick Davison when questioned about the title race
- When pressed later about Arsenal’s championship chances, Arteta deflected, saying, “I don’t want to say that but today the frustration is that we have not won our game”
- Liverpool extended their lead with a comfortable 3-1 victory over bottom-placed Southampton
Diallo’s social media reaction included sharing a GIF of teammate Joshua Zirkzee from January 12, when the striker celebrated scoring the winning penalty against Arsenal in their FA Cup fourth-round clash. Diallo added “Ahahah” to the post, clearly reveling in the opportunity to taunt his team’s rivals.
The online exchange highlights the intense rivalry between the two Premier League giants, even as Diallo himself is currently sidelined with a serious injury. The 22-year-old winger, who had been one of United’s standout performers under new manager Ruben Amorim, suffered ankle ligament damage in training last month and is expected to miss the remainder of the season.
In a heartfelt statement following his injury, Diallo expressed his disappointment: “Extremely disappointed to be writing this message in such a crucial time of the season. Unfortunately, I will be out for some time with an injury. I will come back stronger than ever!! Time to support the boys from the outside. Still loads to play for.”
While social media interactions between rival players often generate headlines, this incident demonstrates how easily misinformation can spread in football’s digital ecosystem, with even professional players sometimes failing to verify the authenticity of quotes before responding.
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