Arsenal fans trolled for celebrating Maupay penalty miss vs Leicester as supporters laugh at new rivalry with Brighton

A SECTION of Arsenal fans are being mocked for celebrating new arch-enemy Neal Maupay's penalty miss for Brighton against Leicester this evening.

The Frenchman enraged the Gunners when he scored a last-gasp winner against them on Saturday, having accidentally played a part in the incident that saw goalkeeper Bernd Leno suffer an injury.

Leno had some choice words for the Seagulls' striker as he was stretchered off, while Matteo Guendouzi lost his temper and even later grabbed his compatriot by the throat.

Maupay, 23, attempted to deliver some home truths to Arsenal stars on full-time, saying they need to "learn some humility" - after Guendouzi had also tried to sledge him over his wages.

But some Arsenal supporters appear to have held a grudge - revelling in Maupay's misfortune from 12 yards at the King Power Stadium.

One account celebrated by writing: "Maupay missed a penalty", accompanied by a picture of Matteo Guendouzi hugging Leno.

ARSENAL NEWS LIVE: Follow for the latest Gunners newsWhile another posted a reaction video of a child dancing.

Another wrote: "News emerges that Leno’s injury isn’t as bad as initially feared & Maupay misses a penalty just minutes later? Lovely stuff.";

And one joked: "Maupay still choking I guess" accompanied by a picture of Guendouzi throttling him in the aftermath of Saturday's match.

But fans of other clubs have been quick to point out how underwhelming a budding rivalry with the Prem strugglers Brighton appears.

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One fan jibed: "This fanbase went from celebrating a 2-2 draw against Chelsea to a Maupay penalty miss because he made them cry, I never knew you could fall that far".

And a Manchester United supported wrote: "I'm crying, the most exciting thing to have happened to Arsenal fans post-lockdown in the Premier League is Neal Maupay missing a penalty vs Leicester".

Another user mocked: "From Pepe dribbling past Van Dijk and now Maupay missing a penalty what a great season for arsenal".