At a Glance:
- Arsenal fans react to AFC Bournemouth’s social media post.
- Bournemouth encourage fans to create an atmosphere against Manchester City.
- Manchester City’s players stunned by Pep Guardiola’s reported exit.
Arsenal fans worldwide will be hoping that AFC Bournemouth do them a favour and take points off Manchester City to confirm the Gunners’ status as Premier League champions.
Mikel Arteta knows history is on the line and even if Andoni Iraola’s side suffer a defeat, the title will be in the league leaders’ hands as they will have to beat Aston Villa.
However, the good news for the North Londoners is that the Cherries have everything to play for on Tuesday as even a point could mean they secure European football for the first time in their history. Even on X, the club urged the fans to create an atmosphere at the Vitality Stadium
Let’s make it a red and black night, bring your scarves, show your stripes.
— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) May 19, 2026
Red Army ❤️🖤 pic.twitter.com/2M6F7O0jJ3
The post read: “Let’s make it a red and black night, bring your scarves, show your stripes. Red Army.”
Aside from taking the title race to the last day, Pep Guardiola’s imminent exit from Manchester City serves as a huge source of motivation for the visiting players. Arsenal fans showed their support to Bournemouth’s post.
Arsenal fans react to Bournemouth social media post ahead of Man City battle
One Arsenal fan commented on Bournemouth’s post ahead of their game against Manchester City in capital letters by simply writing: “Red Army.”
RED ARMY
— Connor Humm (@TikiTakaConnor) May 19, 2026
Another supporter encouraged the club to give Andoni Iraola a sendoff to remember in his final game at the Vitality Stadium, stating: “Red Army. Go cherries. Let’s give the gaffer a good parting gift.”
A third Arsenal fan sent a similar message to Bournemouth as they hold the power to end Manchester City’s title challenge, writing: “Red Army! I know that’s right! Go, you Cherries!”
RED ARMY I KNOW THATS RIGHT GO YOU CHERRIES https://t.co/rnqQSXs7Df
— jem 🪩 (@cowboylikemem) May 19, 2026
A fourth supporter joked that they cannot find their Cherries scarf: “Can’t seem to find mine anywhere. Can I get a new one when I get to the stadium?”
Can't seem to find mine anywhere. Can I get a new one when I get to the stadium? https://t.co/S5mXCFvVW8
— GOONER DAVID (@dejesusofficia) May 19, 2026
Another fan added: “Can I come? Am I invited? I want to come and sing!! Bournemouth is the greatest football club in England! Come on you, Cherries.”
Can I come? Am I invited? I want to come and sing!! Bournemouth is the greatest football club in England!! Come on you cherries 🍒 💪🏻 https://t.co/CYQi74bG7u
— Donpir (@don_pet) May 19, 2026
Finally, a sixth Arsenal fan commented: “My brothers. Godspeed. Red army.”
My brothers. Godspeed. Red army. https://t.co/hh9atE5Rlq
— Spencer Morgan (@spencermorgan93) May 19, 2026
Tthere is some news that could suggest the hosts could pull off an upset.
Man City players in shock about Pep Guardiola exit ahead of Bournemouth clash
Manchester City’s players are stunned about Pep Guardiola’s exit, as has been widely reported as they were informed on Saturday that he would stay at the club beyond this season.
It has been reported that Guardiola was surprised by his potential departure leaking to the press, with the Catalan having to apologise about the timing of the revelation ahead of their game against Bournemouth.
With Bournemouth aiming to make history and Manchester City seemingly not in the right headspace heading into the fixture, Arsenal fans have every reason to tune into proceedings.
