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‘Head is gone’ – Guardiola’s bizarre reaction after he is told about Lewis-Skelly mocking Haaland in Arsenal celebration
The Gunners got carried away during their win over the reigning champions
PEP GUARDIOLA did not have much to say as he was told about Myles Lewis-Skelly emulating Erling Haaland's celebration.
Arsenal defeated the reigning Premier League champions 5-1 at the Emirates on Sunday.
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Lewis-Skelly, who was available after having his red card vs Wolves rescinded, scored the Gunners' third of the afternoon.
The teenager responded by sitting down in a meditative pose, a celebration made famous by Haaland.
After the game, Guardiola was asked about the gesture in his press conference.
Looking exasperated, he said: "Oh, I didn't see. Did they do that? That's good."
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He then continued: "That's good. Haaland's celebration, they have done it? Oh yeah?"
Guardiola, 54, then added "That's good" one more time before getting up and leaving the press conference.
Arsenal fans were thrilled at the six-time Premier League winner's response.
One wrote on social media: "Head is gone."
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While a second commented: "This man is gone."
However another social media user responded: "City are battering Arsenal next game."
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Another added: "He looks like a DEFEATED man."
Despite their big celebrations, which included Gabriel appearing to say something to reigning Golden Boot winner and Prem champion Haaland, Arsenal remain second in the Premier League table - six points behind leaders Liverpool.
Arne Slot's men also possess a game in hand.
City, meanwhile, are fourth in the league - 15 points off top.
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