Arsenal water bottles sold outside Etihad ahead of crunch Man City clash

By Andy Hampson, Press Association

Arsenal-themed water bottles were on sale outside the Etihad Stadium as Manchester City fans ramped up the banter ahead of Sunday’s crucial title clash.

City were hoping to move within three points of the Gunners at the top of the table – with a game in hand – with victory over Mikel Arteta’s side.

Supporters quipped Arsenal were “bottling it” after losing to Bournemouth last weekend.

Big one at the Etihad today. Do Arsenal have the bottle? pic.twitter.com/MP05vaobNn

— Andy Hampson (@andyhampson) April 19, 2026

The jibes gathered momentum when a City fan was pictured holding an Arsenal bottle to his lips during their side’s 3-0 win at Chelsea. The image went viral.

Some enterprising fans took advantage of the situation to sell their own Arsenal-labelled bottles of water outside the ground on Sunday.

It came amid a buoyant atmosphere, with City fans greeting their team coach with blue flares.

City went into the game with momentum having also beaten Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final last month and progressed to the FA Cup semi-finals.