ARSENAL - STAY HUMBLE

Earlier in the season, during a 2-2 draw between Manchester City and Arsenal in September 2024, Erling Haaland was caught on camera telling Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, "Stay humble, eh?" after the match. This phrase quickly became a viral meme among football fans.

On February 2, 2025, Arsenal got their revenge in spectacular fashion, thrashing Manchester City 5-1 at the Emirates Stadium. After the emphatic victory, Arsenal played "HUMBLE." by Kendrick Lamar in the stadium—a direct response to Haaland’s previous comment, sparking even more online jokes about City needing to "stay humble" themselves.

During the match, Arsenal player Myles Lewis-Skelly mocked Haaland’s signature meditation celebration after scoring, while fans held up banners referencing Haaland’s earlier remark. The result and post-match reactions fueled the rivalry between the two clubs, highlighting how words and actions can add extra motivation on the pitch.