On Sunday, Tottenham announced that they had parted ways with their manager, Antonio Conte. The announcement was made on the same day as Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta’s 41st birthday, and Gunners fans were quick to express their delight at the news.
Last season, Tottenham finished above Arsenal in the Premier League, securing Champions League football in the process. However, this season has been a different story, with Tottenham struggling to secure a top-four finish while Arsenal sit comfortably at the top of the table with an eight-point lead.
Conte and Arteta have had contrasting campaigns, with Conte criticising Arteta after Tottenham’s 3-0 win over Arsenal in the north London derby last season. Conte said that Arteta complains a lot and needs to focus on his team instead.
Arsenal fans believe that it is poetic justice that Conte was sacked on Arteta’s birthday, with many taking to social media to express their delight. One fan joked that “Conte sacked on Arteta’s birthday is pure art,” while another said that “poetry is beautiful” after serial winner Conte was sacked on the rookie Arteta’s birthday.
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy made the decision to dismiss Conte after he hit out at the players and ownership of the club following a 3-3 draw away at Southampton. Cristian Stellini will take over as the acting head coach until the summer, with Ryan Mason as his assistant. Tottenham have already drawn up a ten-man shortlist to replace Conte, with Julian Nagelsmann among the candidates.
In conclusion, Arsenal fans are relishing the fact that Conte was sacked on Arteta’s birthday, and they believe that it is poetic justice for the Italian’s criticism of Arteta last season. Tottenham will now be looking for a new manager, and Arsenal fans will be hoping that their rivals continue to struggle in the Premier League.