Arsenal star responds to Virgil van Dijk in subtle dig almost a year in the making

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Football banter is often one of the most entertaining aspects of the game, particularly when players exchange subtle messages without making a direct statement. A social media post can sometimes say more than a lengthy interview, and Piero Hincapie has given football fans something to enjoy following Arsenal’s latest victory.Arsenal defeated Liverpool at Anfield for the first time since 2012, bringing an end to a long wait for a result at the ground. Hincapie came on as a late substitute and helped the Gunners see out the game, ensuring they held on to their advantage and prevented Liverpool from mounting a late comeback.The result was an important moment for Arsenal, with the players giving their supporters a memorable start to the new week. It was a particularly satisfying afternoon for the club, considering how long they had waited to secure a victory of this kind at Anfield.Hincapie appears to respond to Van DijkArsenal will have plenty of reasons to remember the win, and it could prove to be one of their most enjoyable results of the current campaign. Beating Liverpool away from home carried added significance because of the history between the sides and the length of time that had passed since their previous victory at Anfield.The meeting also brought back memories of an earlier encounter between the clubs. At the start of this year, Liverpool travelled to face Arsenal in the league, with considerable discussion surrounding the Gunners’ form ahead of the match. That game eventually finished in a draw, but the reaction afterwards provided the background to the latest exchange.(Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)The Premier League badge becomes part of the banterFollowing that draw, Virgil van Dijk posted an image of the Premier League champions badge on social media. Liverpool held the title at the time, making the post a reminder of their status as champions and adding another layer to the rivalry between the two teams.After Arsenal’s victory yesterday, Hincapie shared the badge on his own social media account. According to Standard Sport, the defender was certainly responding to Van Dijk’s earlier post, with his caption making the apparent message clear. He wrote “I don’t forget.”The post offered a subtle reminder of the earlier exchange and gave Arsenal supporters another reason to enjoy the result. Rather than making a lengthy statement, Hincapie used the champions badge and a brief caption to deliver his message. It was a small moment of banter following a significant team victory, and one that football fans could appreciate._____________________________________________________________________________________________ADMIN COMMENTSo here are some simple rules which I must insist commenters follow….You agree not to give any personal abuse to other Arsenal fans. Everyone is allowed to hold their own opinions even if you disagree with them. It COSTS NOTHING TO BE POLITE TO OTHER ARSENAL FANS.CALLING ALL ARSENAL FANS! Anyone who would like to contribute an Article or Video opinion piece on JustArsenal, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us through this link…The post Arsenal star responds to Virgil van Dijk in subtle dig almost a year in the making appeared first on Just Arsenal News.