ASTON VILLA have been accused of "literally oppressing" Arsenal before their match at Villa Park. Mikel Arteta 's Gunners were paying a visit to the Midlands-based outfit as Unai Emery 's side played their first home game of the season. Ahead of the match, Villa showed off a new addition to their tunnel in the form of the Champions League trophy they won in 1982.
In a video shared to social media, the trophy was seen in a display case in the middle of the player's tunnel before the entrance to the pitch. The trophy marks the club's return to the Champions League this season after they finished fourth last season - the first time they are competing in Europe's elite club competition since 1983. However, fans online were convinced the display was a subtle dig against visitors Arsenal , who have never won the competition.
READ MORE IN FOOTBALL One fan said: "I swear the league is trying to taunt arsenal. Aston Villa has the champions league trophy on display. Absolute disgusting," followed by some laughing emojis.
A second said: "Aston Villa literally oppressing Arsenal with a Champions league trophy. Can never be my club." A third added: "Aston Villa displaying their champions league trophy so that Arsenal can see how it looks like.
Trolling on another level." Another said: "Doing this for a game against Arsenal," followed by a laughing emoji. Most read in Football BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER S A fifth said: "Displaying what arsenal can’t.
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