Gary Neville, the Manchester United icon, has made an outrageous bet with an Arsenal fan that could mean an excruciating forfeit if the Gunners win the English Premier League title this season.
The former United defender, who is now a pundit for Sky Sports, made the bet with an Arsenal fan on Twitter after the Gunners’ impressive 3-0 win over Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
The fan, who goes by the name of @Gooner_Gaz, tweeted: “If Arsenal win the league I’ll get a tattoo of Gary Neville’s face on my backside”.
Neville, who is known for his passionate support of United, responded with a tweet of his own: “If Arsenal win the league I’ll get a tattoo of the Arsenal badge on my bum”.
The bet has since gone viral, with many fans of both clubs taking to social media to express their amusement at the wager.
The bet is a bold one for Neville, who has been a vocal critic of Arsenal in the past. He has previously described the club as “a shambles” and has been highly critical of their transfer policy.
However, it appears that Neville is confident that Arsenal will not be able to mount a serious title challenge this season. The Gunners are currently sixth in the Premier League table, 12 points behind leaders Manchester City.
If Arsenal do manage to defy the odds and win the title, Neville will have to make good on his bet and get an Arsenal badge tattooed on his backside. It would certainly be an embarrassing moment for the United legend, but one that he would no doubt take in good humour.
For now, though, it looks like Neville’s bet is safe. Arsenal have a long way to go if they are to mount a serious title challenge this season, and it is highly unlikely that they will be able to catch up to Manchester City.
But stranger things have happened in football, and if Arsenal do manage to pull off the impossible and win the title, Neville will have to make good on his bet and get an Arsenal badge tattooed on his backside. It would certainly be an embarrassing moment for the United legend, but one that he would no doubt take in good humour.