"Traitor Judas" Jeju mocked, clashes head-on with Manchester City fans over ridicule: "I won 11 trophies here"

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Gabriel Jeju (29, Arsenal) came into direct conflict with a Manchester City fan who mocked him as a "traitor."

Britain's "The Sun" reported on the 20th (Korean time) that "Jeju faced off against Manchester City fans who jeered at him at the Etihad Stadium and retorted, 'I won 11 titles here.'"

Manchester City defeated Arsenal 2-1 in their 33rd-round English Premier League (EPL) home match against Arsenal, held at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, UK, on this day.

Although Arsenal suffered a defeat, they maintained their top position with 21 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses (70 points). Manchester City remained in second place with 20 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses (67 points). However, if Manchester City wins their next match, having played one game fewer, both teams will be tied at 70 points.

Facing his former club, Jeju was named in the substitute lineup but ultimately did not take the field. The incident occurred in the second half while Jeju was warming up on the touchline.

A Manchester City fan in the stands taunted Jeju, singing a provocative song: "Judas (traitor), what's the score? Judas, Judas." Provoked, Jeju approached the fan and reminded him of his achievements during his time at Manchester City, saying, "I won 11 titles here."

Local fans who witnessed the incident rallied to support Jeju. Through social media (SNS), fans expressed, "Honestly, I can't hate Gabi (Jeju)," "He wouldn't have left if it weren't for the new signings. That fan is foolish," and "Gabi is the player who helped us achieve a 100-point title win (the Centurions). Please show him respect."

Jeju joined Manchester City in 2017, playing 236 matches and scoring 95 goals. This places him 13th on the club's all-time scoring list. During this period, he collected a total of 11 trophies, including four EPL titles, leading Manchester City through their golden era.

However, since joining Arsenal four years ago for a fee of 45 million pounds (approximately 894 billion won), he has failed to display his former destructive power. Under manager Mikel Arteta, he has made 120 appearances and scored 31 goals.

This season, he has been completely pushed out of the starting lineup due to the aftermath of a knee injury. Since returning in November, he has started in just two league matches. On this day, he remained on the bench behind Kai Havertz and Victor Osimhen.

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