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Hincapie Taunts Van Dijk After Arsenal Defeat Liverpool

Piero Hincapie mocked Virgil van Dijk online following Arsenal's Premier League victory against Liverpool.

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Golden emblem message

Piero Hincapie aimed a social media taunt at Virgil van Dijk after Arsenal defeated Liverpool on Sunday. A goal from Kai Havertz proved to be enough to settle the Premier League match in favor of the defending champions. The result restored Arsenal to the top spot in the league table.

Following the final whistle, Hincapie uploaded a close up image of the golden sleeve emblem on his jersey. That emblem marks Arsenal as the current Premier League champions. Alongside the picture, he wrote the caption, "I don't forget." The post served as a direct response to Van Dijk, who had published a matching photo of the emblem on his own sleeve following a 0-0 draw between Liverpool and Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium back in January.

Penalty controversy sparks anger

The match included a controversial moment that left Liverpool upset. Jurrien Timber grabbed the shirt of Alexander Isak inside the penalty box, but the referee chose not to award a penalty.

Liverpool were frustrated by the non call. Manager Andoni Iraola expressed his thoughts on the incident after the game. Iraola said, "Next time, the managers should tell Alex to go to the floor, otherwise they won't call it." Van Dijk was also left questioning the decision after the penalty appeal was turned away.

Title race standings

Arsenal are currently nine points clear of Liverpool as they aim to win a second title in consecutive years. Liverpool sit in fifth place after the defeat on Sunday.

Both teams will turn their focus toward European competition this week. Arsenal travel away to play Slavia Prague, while Liverpool travel to face Fenerbahce in the Champions League.

What it means for the next game

Fenerbahce vs Liverpool (Champions League, Wed, 04 Nov): Fenerbahce win 24%, draw 22%, Liverpool win 53%; expected goals 1.36 to 2.06. Our safest pick: Over 1.5 goals.

Slavia Prague vs Arsenal (Champions League, Wed, 04 Nov): Slavia Prague win 11%, draw 18%, Arsenal win 71%; expected goals 0.80 to 2.32. Our safest pick: Arsenal to win.